TESTIMONIALS
Seth Moulton, U.S. Congressman: As a cultural landmark in Newbury, the Pink House means a lot to our region. I am committed to supporting federal, state and local efforts to find a viable solution for its preservation and protection.
Bruce Tarr, State Senator: The Pink House is not only an iconic structure in its own right, it also serves as a powerful symbol of the importance of keeping the Great Marsh and other coastal resources strong and resilient. Preserving it offers us all an opportunity to work together to save the building and speak to these issues.
Diana DiZoglio, State Senator: The Pink House is a local treasure and landmark that brings great beauty, history and culture to Plum Island, attracting locals, visitors and tourists alike. I am committed to working alongside our local, state and federal partners to ensure this beloved landmark is preserved for future generations to cherish.
Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Former State Senator: The Pink House serves as a welcoming icon to Plum Island and holds an important place in the cultural landscape for the community. I hope that it will be there for future generations to experience.
Matthew Hillman, Project Leader, Parker River Wildlife Refuge: " The US Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to working collaboratively with STPH and our partners to preserve this piece of local history while contributing to our mission to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
Bill Peterson, Former Parker River Wildlife Refuge Manager: Exchanging the Pink House for conservation land would preserve our natural resources and this landmark.
Bruce Tarr, State Senator: The Pink House is not only an iconic structure in its own right, it also serves as a powerful symbol of the importance of keeping the Great Marsh and other coastal resources strong and resilient. Preserving it offers us all an opportunity to work together to save the building and speak to these issues.
Diana DiZoglio, State Senator: The Pink House is a local treasure and landmark that brings great beauty, history and culture to Plum Island, attracting locals, visitors and tourists alike. I am committed to working alongside our local, state and federal partners to ensure this beloved landmark is preserved for future generations to cherish.
Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Former State Senator: The Pink House serves as a welcoming icon to Plum Island and holds an important place in the cultural landscape for the community. I hope that it will be there for future generations to experience.
Matthew Hillman, Project Leader, Parker River Wildlife Refuge: " The US Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to working collaboratively with STPH and our partners to preserve this piece of local history while contributing to our mission to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
Bill Peterson, Former Parker River Wildlife Refuge Manager: Exchanging the Pink House for conservation land would preserve our natural resources and this landmark.
FROM PINK HOUSE SUPPORTERS
Joshua Ochal - I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for your efforts to save The Pink House. The Pink House means a lot to my girlfriend Megan and I. As we come to the end of our almost two hour drive from south-western NH and see the house standing all by itself it’s an indicator that we are only moments away from our favorite summer destination, The Parker River Wildlife Refuge. Whatever our topic of discussion is when passing by it it has an instant subject change to The Pink House and it never ceases to put a smile on our faces. I truly hope that your efforts are successful as we would be devastated to drive by and see it no longer standing there. Also, seeing a now dormant structure come back to life rather than being demolished and put into a landfill only increases the fact that it is so important to save it. Thank you again!
Jeri Richards Levasseur - My Dad always took us children to Plum Island. And, for some reason, this beautiful home always caught my eye while sitting in the back seat of the car. I loved it then and I still love it. It is an icon for me every time I travel the road. I watch her going in and coming out. I wished I had money to buy her and I would definitely keep her pink. Blessings on the Pink House. May she always be a beacon for Plum Island.
Audrey Nolan - Just so many good memories as a child and my family going to Plum Island. Always loved the color and how it was just out there all by itself. My imagination just went wild thinking about what it would be like living there. My family would go to Plum Island super early in the morning to see the sun rise on the beach. Dad would make a lean to and fire to make toast and coffee on the beach. Toast always had sand stuck to it. The terrible Green head flies. My sister would chase me with long brown seaweed. Jumping in the waves. So many good memories of Plum Island and The Pink house.
Michelle Carrier Wilson - The Pink House to me is a childhood memory driving past it to go to the Beach. I was too young to remember who would have lived there. But we would always say “There’s the Pink House” it is just a token of what to look for before you get to Plum Island. I am glad that The Pink House to this day still stands especially for the people who grew up this area.
Alexis Kingrey Macaluso - I see everyone's comment's and these people have wonderful memories seeing this pink old house and I'm sure there is so many stories to tell about it. I think it’s a beautiful old pink house it’s a landmark! It’s an eye catcher!
Rochelle Joseph - This iconic landmark is dear to me as a resident. I joined the thousands of New Englanders who've given signatures and testimonials to preserve The Pink House - enough that a grass roots community group to save her was born. Working with the support of major federal, state, and local elected officials, a stay of demolition was achieved. That level of folks do not get involved unless a cause is pretty important. And a positive thing. Since then, friends and neighbors (me included), expert advisors and organizations have invested countless volunteer hours on the mission to find a new owner so she can be restored (with a preservation restriction), loved and lived in - as she has always been, from 1925 till she was purchased by the US Fish and Wildlife late in 2011. Have you seen The Pink House – or photos or paintings of it - sitting out there under the bowl of stars, or at sunset, with the grasslands stretching out to the waterways as far as the eye can see? She inspires painters and photographers, writers, and artisans endlessly. Birders come out to witness the raptors that perch on her cupola and chimney - snowy owls and bald eagles among them. People have grown up driving by it to go to the beach, and now tell us they feel so happy as they now drive their own children by to do the same. It is part of what makes this area special. The house deserves to be restored and alive once again. Whomever steps forward to help do this would be a hero.
Jeri Richards Levasseur - My Dad always took us children to Plum Island. And, for some reason, this beautiful home always caught my eye while sitting in the back seat of the car. I loved it then and I still love it. It is an icon for me every time I travel the road. I watch her going in and coming out. I wished I had money to buy her and I would definitely keep her pink. Blessings on the Pink House. May she always be a beacon for Plum Island.
Audrey Nolan - Just so many good memories as a child and my family going to Plum Island. Always loved the color and how it was just out there all by itself. My imagination just went wild thinking about what it would be like living there. My family would go to Plum Island super early in the morning to see the sun rise on the beach. Dad would make a lean to and fire to make toast and coffee on the beach. Toast always had sand stuck to it. The terrible Green head flies. My sister would chase me with long brown seaweed. Jumping in the waves. So many good memories of Plum Island and The Pink house.
Michelle Carrier Wilson - The Pink House to me is a childhood memory driving past it to go to the Beach. I was too young to remember who would have lived there. But we would always say “There’s the Pink House” it is just a token of what to look for before you get to Plum Island. I am glad that The Pink House to this day still stands especially for the people who grew up this area.
Alexis Kingrey Macaluso - I see everyone's comment's and these people have wonderful memories seeing this pink old house and I'm sure there is so many stories to tell about it. I think it’s a beautiful old pink house it’s a landmark! It’s an eye catcher!
Rochelle Joseph - This iconic landmark is dear to me as a resident. I joined the thousands of New Englanders who've given signatures and testimonials to preserve The Pink House - enough that a grass roots community group to save her was born. Working with the support of major federal, state, and local elected officials, a stay of demolition was achieved. That level of folks do not get involved unless a cause is pretty important. And a positive thing. Since then, friends and neighbors (me included), expert advisors and organizations have invested countless volunteer hours on the mission to find a new owner so she can be restored (with a preservation restriction), loved and lived in - as she has always been, from 1925 till she was purchased by the US Fish and Wildlife late in 2011. Have you seen The Pink House – or photos or paintings of it - sitting out there under the bowl of stars, or at sunset, with the grasslands stretching out to the waterways as far as the eye can see? She inspires painters and photographers, writers, and artisans endlessly. Birders come out to witness the raptors that perch on her cupola and chimney - snowy owls and bald eagles among them. People have grown up driving by it to go to the beach, and now tell us they feel so happy as they now drive their own children by to do the same. It is part of what makes this area special. The house deserves to be restored and alive once again. Whomever steps forward to help do this would be a hero.