Save the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe

Save the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/ We the undersigned believe that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer globe, which sits atop the PI headquarters at 101 Eliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, represents an important and priceless artifact of Seattle and its people. We respectfully request that the globe remain intact and on display here in the City of Seattle. Should the PI close its doors and cease publishing a newspaper in any form, we respectfully request The Hearst Corporation donate the globe to a nonprofit here in Seattle capable of providing adequate care of the globe to ensure its long-term existence. The 30-foot steel globe was manufactured by Pacific Car and Foundry and Electrical Products Consolidated and placed atop the old PI location at Sixth Avenue and Wall Street in 1948. The globe moved to its current location in 1986. Local artist Clair Colquitt built the base for the globe when it moved and the globes power outages over the years are a symbol of the difficult times Seattle citizens have faced. In closing, the globe has become a familiar and vital part of Seattle life. Its absence would do harm to the psyche of the city and would be a loss to future generations of Seattlites who may not learn about the PI's contributions spanning 146 years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Added by SEABlogger @ March 11, 2009, 9:36 am ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To learn more about this petition, visit a www.SeattleBlogger.com! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Added by SEABlogger @ March 16, 2009, 8:21 pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Associated Press reports that Seattle Post-Intelligencer managing editor David McCumber has said the globe will stay put at its current location for at least a couple more years until the PI's lease expires. The PI plans to run its web-only version from the site. Should this petition end? Visit, www.SeattleBlogger.com to voice your opinion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Added by SEABlogger @ March 25, 2009, 9:19 pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You voted at www.SeattleBlogger.com to close this petition. This petition will be closed and mailed to the Hearst Corp. A big thank you to all of you who signed the petition. To stay updated about the P-I globe or for Seattle news and opinion, visit www.SeattleBlogger.com! Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:1:50 CDT en-us 3 Michelle Marshall http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4699399 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Sharon Block http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4692340 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. The P-I Globe is every bit as important as the Pike Place Market clock! Rhonda Peterson http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4688849 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Cathleen Taylor http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4683913 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Dayle-Ann Vandermark http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4682299 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. kayko fukuda http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4682200 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Scott O'Neill http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4681124 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Robyn Beckman http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4680817 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. William Krutch http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4679296 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Maria Handewith http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4677352 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Maricar Calma http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4676653 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Like the Space Needle, we have a city treasure that is still part of Seattle's history. Let's keep it here! joanie komura http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4675973 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Ron White http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4675760 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Sue Kienast kienast http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4675405 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Pat Pierce http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674757 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Erin Beck http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674731 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Amanda Stoffer http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674703 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Ms. Erna Snipes http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674411 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Museum of History and Industry duane hoffmann http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674178 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. duane hoffmann http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/piglobe/#sig4674179 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.