Ringling Relics Retrospective
RELICS REMAIN FROM THE JOHN RINGLING TOWERS.
SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE HOSTS RINGLING RELICS RETROSPECTIVE, AN EXHIBIT, CHARITY SALE AND AUCTION OF REMNANTS FROM THE JOHN RINGLING TOWERS.
The Event is Free, but we ask that you RSVP - 941-362-0803 or info@sarasotasalvage.com
. We are collecting a suggested donation of $10 at the door.
On Saturday March 28th at 6:30 p.m. Sarasota Architectural Salvage is hosting Ringling Relics Retrospective an exhibition, auction and sale of remaining relics from The John Ringling Towers. Ribbon cutting at 7:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Sarasota County History Center, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation and the Historical Society of Sarasota County.
Complete in 1926, The John Ringling Towers were designed by Dwight James Baum and built by Owen Burns. The building was originally called the El Vernona Hotel in honor of Mr. Burn’s wife. John Ringling acquired the hotel in 1930 and eventually renamed it The John Ringling Towers. Originally built as a hotel it was converted to private apartments in the mid 1960’s.. In the early 1980’s the building was closed and sat vacant.
There was a large community effort in the late 1990’s to save this grand historic building. However the wrecking ball was sent in for demolition in 1998. At the time of demolition three trailers of relics were carefully salvaged, recorded and packed away. These relics were then given to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art who have recently donated them to The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center.
Sarasota Architectural Salvage is thrilled to bring relics from this beloved building back to the public at this unique community based event that will bring attention to the importance of historic preservation and will benefit future heritage conservation in Sarasota County.
Held under the magical canopy of our local treasure warehouse Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Ringling Relics Retrospective will be a glorious evening affair honoring our rich history. The relics from The John Ringling Towers will be exhibited and sold at this evening event with music, food, drinks and entertainment.
Donations help support historic preservation in Sarasota. Our Special Patron Tickets are available for individuals and businesses that would like to show their support for preservation. All Patrons will be listed on the website, with your permission, or anonymously.
Online donation is available through Secure Web Site -- Click on the button below to make a donation.
Sponsors include:
ASID Florida West Coast Chapter
Gene McCall
Jakes Downtown
Jeff and Joyce Hart
Kurt Lucas, JKL Design
Liz Noonan
Local Coffee and Tea
Photo Canvas Creations
Rambunktious Productions
Ritz Construction, Ernie Ritz
Robb and Stucky
Sarasota Architectural Salvage (host)
Sharon Carr – Carr’s Corner Café (Catering)
Sun Trust Bank
Webber Street Tattoo Studio
Sponsorships available, Please contact Jesse at jesse@rmg.us or 941-362-0803