Comments on: Philadelphia Area: All Hands on Deck! Please join us for dinner, drinks, and discussion on the way ahead for the SS United States, Friday, July 31st http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed The National Effort to Save the SS United States, Our Nation's Flagship Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:13:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: William F Walker http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-562 William F Walker Sun, 16 May 2010 22:22:37 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-562 Has anyone approached Donald Trump's people?? Has anyone approached comcast for help? I see a marvelous potential for this ship as a philadelphia attraction. Has anyone approached Donald Trump’s people??
Has anyone approached comcast for help? I see a marvelous potential for this ship as a philadelphia attraction.

]]> By: L. Reeves http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-561 L. Reeves Fri, 14 May 2010 00:02:49 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-561 After my mother, Marilyn Reeves passsed away in 2004, I was going thru some of her papers and came across an original RCA radiogram from my father, (stationed in the army in Germany) to my mother, who was on board the USS United States departing from New York. This Ship to Shore,dated February 1,1953 was confirming my father's plans to meet Mother upon the ship's arrival in Bremerhaven. I was born in Stuttgart six months later. Feel connected to this ship and would love to help in supporting her restoration. After my mother, Marilyn Reeves passsed away in 2004, I was going thru some of her papers and came across an original RCA radiogram from my father, (stationed in the army in Germany) to my mother, who was on board the USS United States departing from New York. This Ship to Shore,dated February 1,1953 was confirming my father’s plans to meet Mother upon the ship’s arrival in Bremerhaven. I was born in Stuttgart six months later. Feel connected to this ship and would love to help in supporting her restoration.

]]> By: ellen stein http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-524 ellen stein Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:48:37 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-524 why cant you reach some of the rich and famous celebrities? i am sure if they put their money together they could purchanse, own and bring our lady back to the rightful place she belongs. and as far as another state. why not keep her right where she is or on the NJ side.. why the west coast... give us something to be proud of and draw good attention to the east coast. why cant you reach some of the rich and famous celebrities? i am sure if they put their money together they could purchanse, own and bring our lady back to the rightful place she belongs. and as far as another state. why not keep her right where she is or on the NJ side.. why the west coast… give us something to be proud of and draw good attention to the east coast.

]]> By: Randi http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Randi Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:15:09 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-176 I see the United States looking so dilapidated, it breaks my heart. Years ago I wrote to then Philadelphia City Mayor John Street offering the suggestion that the United States should be converted into a hotel/convention center. Can you imagine the number of conventions that could be drawn to Philadelphia? How about the people who might want to spend the night on the United States as a hotel? Restaurant? Now with gambling coming to Philadelphia, the perfect use for the United States, a hotel, convention center, casino. Not a real stretch of the imagination to figure out how much business could be brought to the city. The New Jersey on one side of the river, the United States on the other, great tourist attraction. I see the United States looking so dilapidated, it breaks my heart. Years ago I wrote to then Philadelphia City Mayor John Street offering the suggestion that the United States should be converted into a hotel/convention center. Can you imagine the number of conventions that could be drawn to Philadelphia? How about the people who might want to spend the night on the United States as a hotel? Restaurant? Now with gambling coming to Philadelphia, the perfect use for the United States, a hotel, convention center, casino. Not a real stretch of the imagination to figure out how much business could be brought to the city. The New Jersey on one side of the river, the United States on the other, great tourist attraction.

]]> By: Maria Verlengia http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Maria Verlengia Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:23:01 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-174 Another bit of news today was that a philanthropist has pledged $300,000 to go towards the non-profit purchase of the ship. http://www.examiner.com/x-7726-South-Philly-Community-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Saving-the-United-States Another bit of news today was that a philanthropist has pledged $300,000 to go towards the non-profit purchase of the ship.

http://www.examiner.com/x-7726-South-Philly-Community-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Saving-the-United-States

]]> By: :::Philebrity…media, culture, music and more::: » Blog Archive » SS United States A Little Closer To Being Saved! http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-172 :::Philebrity…media, culture, music and more::: » Blog Archive » SS United States A Little Closer To Being Saved! Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:36:33 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-172 [...] Friday, July 31st, from 6-9 pm, the IKEA is teaming up with the SS United States Conservancy to put on a Benefit Dinner at the IKEA South Philadelphia Restaurant and Café, 2206 S. Columbus [...] [...] Friday, July 31st, from 6-9 pm, the IKEA is teaming up with the SS United States Conservancy to put on a Benefit Dinner at the IKEA South Philadelphia Restaurant and Café, 2206 S. Columbus [...]

]]> By: peg hain http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-169 peg hain Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:04 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-169 YAY! This ship is too impressive to let go. So glad to hear about this - will have to check schedule for RSVP! I think condos, shopping and some dining/night spots would be awesome. And mini golf or a driving range on the fantail! YAY! This ship is too impressive to let go. So glad to hear about this – will have to check schedule for RSVP! I think condos, shopping and some dining/night spots would be awesome. And mini golf or a driving range on the fantail!

]]> By: Franklin Vagnone http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Franklin Vagnone Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:42:49 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-168 I must say that my primary interest with the S.S. United States is its age and decay. In this case - Stabilization as Preservation is much more interesting to me than full restoration. Selective restorations within the body of the ship allows for multiple readings of history at the same time. I guess it could be completley restored and residential condominiums could be sold within its structure. Good Luck with it all - It has always been one of my favorite "secrets" of Philadelphia. I must say that my primary interest with the S.S. United States is its age and decay. In this case – Stabilization as Preservation is much more interesting to me than full restoration. Selective restorations within the body of the ship allows for multiple readings of history at the same time.

I guess it could be completley restored and residential condominiums could be sold within its structure.

Good Luck with it all – It has always been one of my favorite “secrets” of Philadelphia.

]]> By: Rita Bengermino http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Rita Bengermino Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:44:42 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-167 I have a few brochures from this ship from the 1960's that I would like to share with you. I always take a picture of the S.S. United States whenever I am at IKEA. I have a few brochures from this ship from the 1960’s that I would like to share with you. I always take a picture of the S.S. United States whenever I am at IKEA.

]]> By: Lindsay Doering http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/philadelphia-area-all-hands-on-deck-please-join-us-for-dinner-drinks-and-discussion-on-the-way-ahead-for-the-ss-united-states-friday-july-31st/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Lindsay Doering Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:03:29 +0000 http://ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/SSUS/blog/?p=453#comment-166 looking forward to some IKEA Swedish meatballs. looking forward to some IKEA Swedish meatballs.

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