Blue Building is history that should not be lost

TO THE EDITOR:
I attended City Grammar School before the gymnasium was added. It has fond memories for me.
We have lost several beautiful old homes of significant historic background over the years due to what is called progress. The latest of these, or at least nearly so, is the Smallman house on North Chancery Street, which gave way to Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Let this not happen to the Blue Building. It is one of the oldest homes in the city and is just one block off Main Street. As a restored residence it could be refurnished in historic style, even with reproductions, and open to the public. We need a museum somewhere.
The Black House is an excellent example of what can be done to preserve history and have a place for people to visit. It is a tourist attraction and admission fees help keep up the maintenance.
The additions that have been made may need to be repaired or removed, such as the auditorium and gymnasium. Some use can be found for these.
So please consider preservation of history.
Edward Oliver
Clearview Drive
McMinnville