Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Saved By Birdman

Saved by Birdman
Earlier this year the municipality planned to demolish this fine old building, Klockargården in Västerhaninge. The building dates back to around 1860 and was used as a school for many years. I believe that my grandfather was a student here for a few years. My friend Birdman whom you have met here a few times, and who lives in an apartment on the second floor, was obviously very upset about that decision. So he decided to do whatever he could to save the building, (and his home). He called a few journalists and got in contact with the local historical association. And a few months later the politicians changed their mind and decided to spend three million SEK for the restoration of Klockargården. One of those politicians that helped save the building was Peter Olevik-Dunder, whom you have also met here on the blog. God Jul everyone.

11 comments:

Luis Gomez said...

Excellent news!

Valladolid Daily Photo said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

Judy said...

What a shame it would have been to tear down this historic building.
Merry Christmas!

Stuart said...

Glad to hear this piece of history will be saved. Merry Christmas !

Lowell said...

It is so good to hear some good news these days. Tak!

And a very Merry Holiday to you!

VP said...

Some good news for Christmas: bravo Birdman!

Gerald (SK14) said...

great news.

RedPat said...

God Jul to you!

Peter said...

Good one Birdman!
Happy Christmas Steffe.

Jack said...

It shows that some persistence helps. Good news.

Have a merry Christmas.

Linda said...

Congratulations to Birdman! Good job!