Peter Bonner has taken up the mantle of Saving Tara, the iconic facade from Gone With The Wind and the source of Scarlett’s strength. In 1959, when Desi Arnaz looked out across the back lot of the former Selznick Studios, now the property of Desilu Productions, he considered leaving the big house on the hill as it had stood since 1939. Visitors taking the … [Read More...]
Restoring the Famous Home from Gone With The Wind – the source of Scarlett’s strength
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More About Peter Bonner
Peter Bonner is a storyteller. Born into a family of southern folks who liked to share a good story, Peter learned early that to be a part of the conversation at the dinner table he had to be just as comfortable delivering a “twist of the tale” as his parents were. Over time Peter took their love of learning and … [Read More...]
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Saving Tara in the Media
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Tara found!!!!
This morning I came across some of the local news reports from a few years ago regarding the beginnings of the Saving Tara Project and thought they were worth another look. The reporters did a real good job telling the story, accept for one thing, …. Tara was not “discovered” by myself or any of my team. Rather, Tara … [Read More...]