Vote No flyer

Publication

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Chester Historical Society

"Vote No" flyer recto: The image is a flyer urging residents to vote against a proposal to demolish the historic Maple Avenue School building and replace it with a $7.9 million sports facility. The reasons for maintaining the building include its architectural significance and potential for various community uses. Concerns about the new proposal focus on increased taxes, declining student enrollment, and negative neighborhood impacts. It encourages voting "NO" on February 25, highlighting the need for preserving historical resources and finding an alternative that benefits the entire community.
"Vote No" flyer recto

The image is a flyer urging residents to vote against a proposal to demolish the historic Maple Avenue School building and replace it with a $7.9 million sports facility. The reasons for maintaining the building include its architectural significance and potential for various community uses. Concerns about the new proposal focus on increased taxes, declining student enrollment, and negative neighborhood impacts. It encourages voting "NO" on February 25, highlighting the need for preserving historical resources and finding an alternative that benefits the entire community.

Name/Title

"Vote No" flyer

Entry/Object ID

chs-017153

Description

A flyer urging residents to vote against a proposal to demolish the historic Maple Avenue School building and replace it with a $7.9 million sports facility. The reasons for maintaining the building include its architectural significance and potential for various community uses. Concerns about the new proposal focus on increased taxes, declining student enrollment, and negative neighborhood impacts. It encourages voting "NO" on February 25, highlighting the need for preserving historical resources and finding an alternative that benefits the entire community. The reverse consists of two sections: the upper part is a proposed stadium site plan with labeled areas for existing gymnasium buildings, parking lots, and other facilities, while the lower section shows this site plan overlaid on a satellite image of the existing neighborhood, highlighting streets, buildings, and infrastructure like Maple Ave and Chester Learning Center to illustrate the spatial relationship and potential impact of the construction.

Publication Details

Date Published

Feb 2020

Dimensions

Dimension Description

2

Height

28 cm

Width

21.6 cm

Dimension Notes

Advertisement, 8.5 by 11.0 in. (21.6 x 28 cm)

Create Date

January 11, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026