
Help Save the Rock Wall in East Aurora
East Aurora, NY – The Roycroft Campus Corporation could use your help to secure funds to repair the iconic rock wall surrounding the historic Roycroft Campus and preserve the bucolic feel of the town. This help is needed by Dec. 20, 2011.
If you have ever visited the historic town of East Aurora, or for those lucky enough to live there, one of the first things that one sees is the huge rock wall that starts at the beginning of town and encompasses the Roycroft Campus.
This historic Rock Wall was built in the early 1900’s and is one of the things that people who live in East Aurora have come to accept as part of the community. Much like an old friend, people of the town have fond memories of hanging out with comrades while sitting on the wall, watching their little ones climb on this wall, or having a cup of coffee contemplating life while sitting on this wall.
Whatever fond memories come to mind when reminiscing about East Aurora, that wall just always seems to be a part of them. That historic wall which has supported us for over 100 years, now needs our support. It is in desperate need of repair and the Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) has secured time sensitive funding for a portion of the restoration work.
Your help is needed! The funding will only become reality if the people of the community come together to help with this worthy project. The funding hinges on local support as it is a matching funds grant. If the community comes together to support this project and preserve a piece of history then together we can realize this goal.
For a limited time, the RCC is offering original keepsake roof tiles, capstones and chimney bricks from the 1909 Roycroft Power House to donors. In addition to receiving one of these historic treasures, your name will be engraved on an individual or group plaque in perpetuity for future generations to admire and thank.
Donations must be secured by December 20, 2011.
You have a chance to be a part of this preservation project and own a piece of history.
Dr. Glassbrenner of Gentle Dentistry, PLLC did just that and she is very happy that she did. “I just love this town. That’s why I decided to be a part of this community and start my professional career here – right on Main St. next to that rock wall. It really is something that one comes to treasure and being a part of this restoration gives me great pride. I am happy to know that my children and children for generations to come will be able to climb on that wall just like I did as a little girl.”
For more information contact: Christine Peters, Exec. Dir. Roycroft Campus Corporation at (716) 652-5908 or send donations to: RCC, 31 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY 14052
About Roycroft Campus – The Roycroft Campus Corporation (RCC) seeks to preserve and promote the ideals, traditions, architectural legacy and business skills of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters through the acquisition and restoration of the Roycroft Campus buildings and grounds, in a manner consistent with their National Historic Landmark status. RCC will manage a financially sustainable, not-for-profit organization to foster educational programs, encourage and support artisans, develop a compelling tourism plan, and provide economic benefits to the community. www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com
About Gentle Dentistry – Gentle Dentistry of Lancaster, PLLC welcomes patients of all ages to take care of all your oral needs. They welcomes patients from the Lancaster and surrounding areas with their State-of-the-Art 5,000 square foot facility equipped for you and your whole family.
Serving a wide variety of patients and offering a vast array of services, our competent, skillful dental practitioners will help you with a gentle, caring attitude.
The staff contributes greatly to the community with outreach programs, charity events and being a part of the economic engine that drives the economy. www.WeAreGentleDentistry.com