Lost in 2007:

Guthrie Theater, Ralph Rapson, 1963, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A record of the preservation fight is at Save the Guthrie

There are photographs of the demolition on public photo sites:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/manyhighways/337164285/in/photostream/

http://www.pbase.com/mmingo/guthrie_demolish

And a feature on Minnesota Public Radio

“What Would Ralph Rapson Do”
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/06/23/guthrierapson/

From MPR: "I'm not one of these people that thinks that every building has to remain forever. Times change, conditions change, circumstances change -- we must move on," says Rapson. "People have asked me, 'Does it hurt?' Yes, it hurts! It's like losing a child, if you will."

Lost in 2004:
Apache Plaza, Saint Anthony Village, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1961, Willard Torsen, architect. Photograph by member Erich Young.

Lost in 2003:

Nave Lanes, Novato, CA, This Wright-inspired bowling alley, reminiscent of the Marin Civic Center, was designed by David Stovel in 1958. Stove, who worked under San Rafael architect Gordon Phillips, had been a student of Wright's in Wisconsin and Arizona for two years. Replaced by an Albertson's grocery and retail development.

Kona Lanes, Costa Mesa, CA. 1958 A 40-lane "Polynesian-Googie" bowling alley built in 1958.

Ebb Tide Motel, Wildwood Crest, NJ. Wildwood Crest's first motel. Built in 1952. Demolished December 2003. To be replaced with condominiums. Was located in the proposed Doo Wop Historic District. More information at Doo Wop Preservation League.

The Quonset Hut Auditorium, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1946. Despite listing by Preservation Kentucky to its 2003 "Kentucky's Most Endangered List," the Quonset Auditorium, an important part of the Dixie Highway's entertainment history was demolished in mid-October, 2003 by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU). More information on our RPPN Quonset page. Photo of demolition by member Robin Zeigler.

Cozy Update! A staple of Netcong, New Jersey since 1952, Cozy Drive-In closed in August, 2002, after the owners lost their land lease. (pictured above and right, photos courtesy Kurt Hirschberg). September 16 update from Tony Pandiscia, owner of Cozy Drive-In: "After Cozy's closed, the newer equipment was sold off but the original functioning equipment was kept. The beautiful neon 'Cozy Drive In' sign, which still functions as it did in 1952 with flickering neon, is in storage and not for sale. As for all the memorabilia, some of it was sold to customers who have been coming to Cozys for decades because they wanted a piece of it, but the majority of it is in storage. Cozys, while being forced to close in its original location, is searching for a new location where the property will be purchased. A new building will be built in exact replication of the original structure and the original Cozy Neon Sign and memorabilia will once again blaze in glory."

See memories of Cozy at the Hot Dog Tour site. If you are a fan of the roadside restaurant, check out Roadfood.com--"A site devoted exclusively to finding the most memorable local eateries along the highways and back roads of America." Know of any other drive-in restaurants that need saving? Contact submit@recentpast.org.