The history of the Ranch, from beginning til now, should not be erased but taught and embraced. The amount of love and creativity poured into this place since Hitler lost the war is priceless.
I've personally seen all ethnic groups, all ages, all social and economic class, enjoying the hikes, the sights AND contributing art to the ranch. Myself and many others feel that it's important to encourage the arts, especially in a place that is hidden in the mountains. It won't be an eye sore for the city, instead it will be a sanctuary for art. It is history, as well as a landmark.
I am organizing a clean up of the buildings at the Ranch to help the appropriate powers see, that we as a people care about preserving History & Art.