The preservation of the Boot and Shoestring Lodge is a favourite topic in Whistler.
Date: Nov 15th, 2005 5:08:55 pm - Subscribe


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anonymous - November 14th, 2005
The Boot:

The preservation of the Boot and Shoestring Lodge is a favourite topic in Whistler. While I think most people see its demise as a foregone conclusion (you can't stand in the way of "progress" there is a lot of passion and a lot of interest in saving it. I think it is short-sighted to bulldoze part of this town's heritage to make room for yet another condo development owned by wealthy foreigners to use on the occasional holiday. And the live music promoted by the Boot is a cultural component of this town on par with any other artistic venture. I think the Ballet is of questionable value, but that's irrelevant.

At the all-candidates' meeting tonight there was talk of both preserving the Boot and of the empty Larco space. Is it feasible to dismantle the Boot Pub and re-install it in part of the Larco space?

The locals' livingroom, especially one that regularly promotes live music (and other entertainment) would bring more locals and visitors into that part of town. Perhaps some of the Boot's character would be lost, but perhaps not.

A fundamental component of this town's history would be preserved, the landlord would make money on rent, and the locals would retain their livingroom.

Possible?
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