Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
To: lml
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:08:57 -0400
Message-ID: <redirect-1714191@logan.com>
From: Rae McLellan <rae@research.bell-labs.com>
Subject: Frank LLoyd Wright's Fallingwater

>> Cy Galley Editor, EAA Safety Programs wrote:
>> "Your example of Wright's "Falling Waters" is poor.  It did fail."
>
> (actually it's "Fallingwater" - one word & no "s")
>
> I have pilgrimaged to Bear Run no less than 14 times.  Each time I
> visit I find something new and wonderful to experience.  I'm sure scores
> of people who have visited the site from all over the world during its
> 66 year history would agree. ...

when was the last time you visited fallingwater?

I believe Cy Galley was referring to the September 2000 article in Scientific
American by Robert Silman entitled: "The Plan to Save Fallingwater"
In that article, it describes the miscalculation of moments in the cantilever
section of deck overlooking the river and the repairs performed over the
years to shore it up.  It may be still standing, but SciAm article suggest
that it may not be so for long without intervention.  Being a joy to experience
is orthogonal to being structurally sound.  What does it matter how many people
have enjoyed its appearance if it collapses?  If what you are buying are dreams
then the Zehrbach engine may be a good investment in your case.  He apparently
is offering something that you want.  Are you believing it because it is real?
or because you want it to be true?  If you've got the money, then by all means,
put it in a plane and fly it.  Make your dream come true.  And I hope the money
is truly disposable, because that may well be what you're doing with it.