That sounds like a valid concern to me!
Here's yet another possible action (which might amp up some fun for visitors):
Leave the building where it is and use it for policing. This way, tourists driving through can experience seeing that piece of history, right where it was and in good shape.
Then, build a replica at the museum with all of the original interior furnishings. Tourists can then see and experience the inside ~ and if the museum really wants to do it up, make it a functioning diner! Dare they provide an original menu, I wonder?
So tourists see it on the Route (most likely no one would stop there to go in, parking is nuts and it's little).
Have a sign up, "Experience this route 66 diner (or dining) at the museum!" And put easy directions on it ~ this could both inspire and facilitate a trip out to the museum. The sign could be made up like those classic roadway billboards that let you know about fun places to stop. It would be very period appropriate ~ especially if you did it up in the style (fonts, pics) of the time.
Thats my 50 cents ~ I think it has potential :)
Karen
The relocation of the old building is not my primary concern. What concerns me most is the apparent removal of the police substation.Police presence has been extremely effective in limiting an increasing presence of unhoused persons in and around Nob Hill.Providing more shade without a police presence is tantamount to an invitation for unhoused persons to make themselves at home. Is an unsightly, unsafe and unsanitary homeless encampment on Route 66 part of the vision of this anniversary celebration?
Kind wishes,Jeni
On Aug 10, 2025, at 7:41 PM, meyster1--- via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <neighbors_nobhill-nm@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:Friends and Neighbors,Last Thursday Councilor Rogers held her monthly Conversations with the community. I highly recommend you attend these if you want to hear what's going on at city council or if you want to express a position or ask her a question.She invited Shelle Sanchez, Director of Arts and Culture, to address Triangle Park.Dr. Sanchez said the decision on the Valentine Diner has not been made yet. However, I attended the meeting of the commission on the Rt. 66 Visitor Center July 22 where discussion by the commission indicated it is highly supportive of moving it.Dr. Sanchez passed out the attached paper. If you have questions or positions on it please reply to all.Councilor Rogers was clear that what happens at the park if the diner is moved is "up to us" by which, I think, she meant the community with her leadership.She said she plans one or more charettes where we can explore the future of the park.#VivaNobHillGary Eyster, President
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