1959/08/20: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk
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August 20 1959
Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk relating that they had to cancel their trip to Africa due to Mrs. Morton's digestive issues. Martha and Fritz have gone on the trip. Godshalk has received copies of the letters Morton wrote to Ed Baker and Holabird referring to the items of repair work he think should be done. He agrees with Godshalk that the details omitted from the bid should be covered. He told Godshalk to update Bob Ward on these matters if he hasn't already done so. Morton believes it is important to have air conditioning in the big room as well as the other classrooms. Morton is waiting on the terrace wall until he can see it staked out. He thinks the large black and white pebbles in the pebble concrete will look best. He asks Godshalk's opinion on using crushed stone instead; maintenance would be much less. He agrees that granite steps would be ideal, but much more expensive than the Lannon stone. He agrees with Godshalk that wooden steps, replaced at regular intervals, would be best. He is glad Godshalk agrees with adding a low wall to the south terrace at Thornhill. He asks Godshalk's opinion on the wall specifications. Morton is glad the work is going well on the new road. He thinks there will probably be a wait for the steel beams if Godshalk doesn't already have them due to a possible company showdown. Morton goes on to say that Godshalk should suggest to the media that they discourage visitors to the Arboretum this fall due to all the construction going on. Morton hopes Godshalk has provided for adding trees to the parking lots; Old Orchard's parking lot looks good. Morton hopes to get to Chicago for a short visit before too long, but they may need to stay in Santa Barbara if Mrs. Morton needs surgery.
Godshalk, Clarence E. (received by)
Morton, Preston Owsley (is related to)
Lattner, Martha Morton (is related to)
Lattner, Fritz (is related to)
Baker Jr., Edward H. (is related to)
Holabird & Root (is related to)
Ward, Robert A. (is related to)
Orr, Richard (is related to)
Davidson, Suzette Morton (is related to)
McBride, Lloyd M. (is related to)
Wienke & Schlosser (is related to)
Morton, Preston Owsley (is related to)
Lattner, Martha Morton (is related to)
Lattner, Fritz (is related to)
Baker Jr., Edward H. (is related to)
Holabird & Root (is related to)
Ward, Robert A. (is related to)
Orr, Richard (is related to)
Davidson, Suzette Morton (is related to)
McBride, Lloyd M. (is related to)
Wienke & Schlosser (is related to)
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