Don't forget about the COMSAT Social on April 3, 2005. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cost is $30 per person.
http://www.comara.org/social/april3.htm
Steve Teller provided the following references to a articles on the future of the COMSAT Labs building.
On Wednesday, April 13th there will be a hearing at the Montgomery County Planning commission regarding the declaration of the COMSAT Labs building as an historical landmark. The attached letter can be printed, signed, and sent to the addressee to show support for the preservation of the building.
Here are some articles that have been published in the Gazette on the Early Bird Anniversary and the COMSAT Labs building:
Early Bird Anniversary Announcements in the Gazette:
Comsat alumni plan Early Bird anniversary - Mar. 23, 2005
Article about last COMSAT preservation Meeting:
Developer disputes historic standing for Comsat site - Mar. 16, 2005
Previous articles that have been published in the Gazette on the COMSAT Labs building:
COMSAT building's architecture may be its salvation - Nov. 10, 2004
Housing vs. history - Nov. 26, 2004
Former Comsat building's design may save it from wrecking ball - Dec. 3, 2004
COMSAT lab developed history - Feb. 16, 2005
Noted architect says COMSAT is worthy of protection - Feb. 16, 2005
Sample letter to the Historic Preservation Commission
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