Make the Jefferson Hotel Owner Pay for Robbing Richmond History
Make the Jefferson Hotel Owner Pay for Robbing Richmond History
The Issue
The billionaire owner of one of Richmond, Virginia’s finest classical landmarks —Second Baptist Church—neglected its maintenance for 30 years and got away with it because of his wealth and influence. Now he claims that it’s too expensive to fix and must be demolished. He has bypassed the processes meant to protect our historic buildings Moral arguments have failed. Lovers of history and of Richmond must speak out in a language he understands: money.
By signing below you join us in pledging to boycott his nearby business, the historic Jefferson Hotel. Don’t spend your money on rooms, restaurants, or events unless and until he agrees to preserve Second Baptist. Ask you friends to do the same.
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The Issue
The billionaire owner of one of Richmond, Virginia’s finest classical landmarks —Second Baptist Church—neglected its maintenance for 30 years and got away with it because of his wealth and influence. Now he claims that it’s too expensive to fix and must be demolished. He has bypassed the processes meant to protect our historic buildings Moral arguments have failed. Lovers of history and of Richmond must speak out in a language he understands: money.
By signing below you join us in pledging to boycott his nearby business, the historic Jefferson Hotel. Don’t spend your money on rooms, restaurants, or events unless and until he agrees to preserve Second Baptist. Ask you friends to do the same.
1,475
Petition created on February 17, 2022