Although December 6 was an eventful day in the Village, few paid note. For, on that day, the Gazebo, which has been a fixture on Washington Street since the 1970s, came down. Unlike the hoopla that often accompanies the demolition of towering structures in Las Vegas and elsewhere, the only crowd the Gazebo drew was the small number of workers who were there to dismantle it.Over the last several years, the Gazebo fell victim to those who have not respected its rich history; a history that included weddings, receptions, family get-togethers, and more. However, there is a strong following of folks in our community who rallied and have helped to start a new and exciting next chapter in the life of our Gazebo.
Thanks to the Hi-Noon Rotary Club, and others who rallied to save the Gazebo, a concerted effort paid off when, in November, the Carlsbad City Council voted to have the Gazebo moved to the grounds of McGee House. Hurray! The Gazebo will have a new home in the Village. We expect the entire process - refurbishing and structural mounting - to take about a year.
If you are interested in being a part of the Gazebo's renaisance, please contact us at, friendsofthevillage@gmail.com.
A huge and heartfelt thanks to John Simons. You're a hero; thanks a million!
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Thanks you for sharing this with readers. We went to Coyote this afternoon and were shocked to see the Gazebo gone! My daughter was proposed to in the Gazebo and we had a Christmas picture of our family, in-laws, grandparents, making it 3 generations in all. Keep us updated on when we can visit the Gazebo again.
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