This 27 room historic landmark was built in 1901 in Attleboro, MA, and is the most important residential structure in the city. It is a rare and intact example of the Jacobethan style in America and is a key piece of the cultural and architectural history of the city. Its destruction would represent an important loss to the heritage of Massachusetts and would forever change the character of the City of Attleboro.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital, current owner of the landmark, threatened to demolish it in 2002; but ultimately backed off their aggressive plan after receiving pressure from the city government and many citizens. This time the hospital has given little notice to the community of their renewed efforts to destroy our history and plan to demolish the mansion early in 2011, despite having no immediate plans for the land.
Please take a few minutes of your time to sign this petition and attempt to save this piece of history.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-tappan-house/
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