u know....

The Guardian sends his loving Greetings to the members of the N.S.A.

LETTER OF 27 APRIL 1956

27 April 1956

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The Beloved Guardian has been giving very serious consideration to the
model for the Temple to be built in Frankfurt.

He feels that the design No. 102-A, prepared by Architect Teuto Rocholl,
is susceptible of development into the type of building which we wish.

The Guardian asks that you consult with the architect, asking him to
submit a few modifications of the plan, simply in a rough pencil sketch,
incorporating the following adjustments:

1. A third story should be provided without of course increasing the size
of the building.

2. The building must be 9-sided instead of round.

3. A lantern should be placed on the top of the dome.

4. The dome should be more gracefully shaped, with a little more peak to
the top.

5. It might be that some windows could be placed at the base of the dome,
so as to give the impression of a clerestory.

The architect himself may have some other modifications that may occur to
him as he sets up plans.

If you could have this matter handled as quickly as possible, the Guardian
would be very appreciative. Time is running along very rapidly, and if an
early start is not made on the building, it may be difficult to finish it
during the Ten Year Plan.

The Guardian sends you his loving greetings....

LETTER OF 19 MAY 1956

19 May 1956

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Referring to your letter of May 5th, with regard to the model of the
Temple. I cabled you May 14th, that the Guardian had not approved any
design for the Temple. He simply felt that there was possibility of the
design of Architect Rocholl, No. 102-A being developed into a suitable
design. He has not been satisfied with the submissions, but when the
revisions are sent by Mr. Rocholl, he will then reappraise all of them to
see if any can be given further consideration.

Please refer to my letter of November 23, 1955, item 6, in which it is
stated the Guardian felt "the cost should run about $300,000 or a little
more; certainly on the outside, not more than $400,000." The Guardian has
directed me to advise you, that he now feels the maximum which should be
spent on the construction, is $300,000 and no more....

LETTER OF 19 MAY 1956

19 May 1956

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of May 13th, has come to hand, and I am hastening to