Apbest Member Username: Apbest
Post Number: 590 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 7:41 pm: | |
The "Heart of midtown" project website at 2nd and Alexandrine's website has been updated with a new construction timetable. I for one and really excited about this project with new construction modern lofts coming to Midtown, at 5 stories it will be quite a noticeable addition to the midtown skyline (the same height as Willy's) http://heartofmidtown.com/ |
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers
Post Number: 1909 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 8:34 pm: | |
I lived kitty corner from there for a year...about a year ago. It is an interesting project. They are using the vacant land next to the historic and ornate building to build a new building. The primary reason? The building is too tall to redevelop without an elevator, and it is too small to warrant an elevator on its own. (Or this is what I was told a year ago.) Here are a couple of links about it: http://girl-in-the-d.blogspot. com/2007/04/antique-chairs-and -sideboards-and-tubs.html http://broderickdweller.blogsp ot.com/2005/11/el-moore.html |
Buddyinrichmond Member Username: Buddyinrichmond
Post Number: 196 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 - 10:11 pm: | |
It'll never get built. |
Apbest Member Username: Apbest
Post Number: 591 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 12:29 pm: | |
why do you say that...in richmond? |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 3344 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 2:01 pm: | |
Very intriguing projects. Can't wait for that rehab. |
Iddude313 Member Username: Iddude313
Post Number: 96 Registered: 07-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 3:04 pm: | |
I've always loved the El Moore building. I'm glad it being considered for updating. However....will those residents shop at Tomboy? hehe |
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers
Post Number: 1910 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 5:24 pm: | |
I went to Tomboy a couple of times. Didn't make a habit of it though. It was even better than when I lived in Ann Arbor, and I usually had to drive my car a few miles if I needed something quick. |
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize
Post Number: 1829 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - 5:28 pm: | |
lol, Tomboy. Eh. I'm sure most folks would make the trip to University Foods. Even the name turns me off (Tomboy, LMAO!) |
Michmeister Member Username: Michmeister
Post Number: 212 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 1:15 am: | |
What a gorgeous structure. How long has it been vacant? A true testament as to just how rich the city once was. You just couldn`t afford to over-build like that anymore. Any modern building probably would have caved in already after such neglect. |
Royce Member Username: Royce
Post Number: 2324 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 3:29 am: | |
There is a similar looking structure at the corner of Trumbull and Selden near Grand River. |