Madison in the Sixties – the first week of June, 1961
Two months after businessman Henry Reynolds was elected mayor on a platform of killing the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Monona Terrace civic center, the Auditorium Committee dominated by his appointees votes to do just that. With pro-Monona Terrace members appointed by former mayor Ivan Nestingen now in the minority, Reynolds and his appointees vote 6-3 to terminate the contract with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and start from scratch.
Although the sharpest attacks on the project have involved criticism of Wright’s politics, lifestyle and business practices, Reynolds and his allies on the committee argue exclusively that the project as designed is just too expensive. The 1956 contract between the Foundation and the city set a limit of five and a half million dollars for the project which would combine an auditorium, exhibition hall, art gallery and community center; but when construction bids went out earlier this year,
Although they come from different walks of life, the four recipients of an annual award given by Senior Citizens Inc. have plenty in common. They have volunteered much of their lives and say that in doing so, they have enjoyed helping make Savannah a better place.
The 2021 recipients of SCI’s Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award are Lila and Dale Critz, Deborah Goldwire and Robert James.
Patty Lyons, president of SCI, said the recipients have contributed significantly to their community, inspired others by the difference they have made, and exemplify a life well lived.
“We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s honorees,” Ms. Lyons said. “They are all inspiring individuals who have helped to make the lives of others better and who inspire us to live life to the fullest.”