Save The Stack: Mother nature says.. SAVE THE STACK! KAPOW!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Mother nature says.. SAVE THE STACK! KAPOW!

This past week it happened again.. Lightning struck the stack and took out some more bricks, opening up the gash at the top. At this point the Stack is deemed to dangerous to have anyone under it. So no more repairs will be done to the banner, that from time to time says.. SE SSCK because it's bunched up. So if you are taking the kids out to see the stack in her before look. That jumble of type says.. SAVE THE STACK! Now more than ever... Thanks Mom for the shout out..

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UnknownAugust 6, 2010 at 7:23 PM
last night 8/5 we lost more of the upper right portion of the stack during a bad storm! If you get a chance go take a look.
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Thanks For Saving An Icon Of The Chesapeake Bay

Reedville's symbol of its rich menhaden fishing heritage The 130 foot tall stack was built circa 1902, The Stack has served as a navigational landmark for working watermen and boaters but also as a welcoming beacon to the historic town of Reedville and surrounding areas. The Stack was built by the Morris - Fisher Company to provide steam to power its fish processing operations. This Company was likely the largest and most efficient of all the factories at that time. The success of the company was demonstrated by the construction of this majestic stack.

Having withstood storms and fires the stack and years of neglect and the wear from Mother Nature. The Community and Omega Protein, Inc. have raised the funds needed and the stack is back now as an symbol celebrating the areas rich culture. Ownership of the stack and land will be transferred to the Greater Reedville Association.

You can click on the Reedville Fishermen's Museum Banner below or send a check to
Save The Stack
c/o The Reedville Fishermen's Museum
P.O Box 306
Reedville VA. 22539

OR call 804-453-6529