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[Yankee Fan]

Has anyone heard anything on where this is at?

[PBJ]

Yankee Fan, on Jan 9 2006, 03:58 PM, said:

Has anyone heard anything on where this is at?

it's at the South East Corner of Division and Fulton...
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wow, I need to go home... Actually I haven't hear much on this lately..

[torgo]

haha...I think you have watched the movie Airplane one time too many.

"I have a question"
"Ok, what is it?"
"Its an interoggative statement used to test one's knowledge.  But that's not important right now."

[jayblogger]

andy112129, on Jan 9 2006, 04:09 PM, said:

haha...I think you have watched the movie Airplane one time too many.

I speak Jive   =;-)


... oh, and no, I haven't heard about any devleopment plans for this in months.

I have very old memories of going to JA meetings in that building... hi ho, hi ho, it's off to take pics and blog I go.

[Rizzo]

The information to the JA (new building) or the JA itself?:

[Yankee Fan]

I was asking about the building project on Division.  But, if you think that I could benefit from their services, then maybe I should get that information, too.  

[PBJ]

Yankee Fan, on Jan 10 2006, 10:39 AM, said:

I was asking about the building project on Division.  But, if you think that I could benefit from their services, then maybe I should get that information, too.  

Yeah, we haven't heard much about the actual project around here as of late.... BUT if you find anything out, do share

[gr49503]

This property is on the agenda for HPC next week.  They want to build a 4 story addition.

[twoshort]

It'd be nice if they put their packets online!  (unless I'm missing something..)

[GaryP]

gr49503, on Jan 12 2006, 11:35 AM, said:

This property is on the agenda for HPC next week.  They want to build a 4 story addition.

I thought this was dead.  Good news

[mrknowitall]

4 stories -same as bottom. different color.

so i have heard....

[GRDadof3]

Brian Winkelmann got approval from the HPC on this addition.  Looks like it's now to the Planning Commission for final approval.  As mrknowitall pointed out, different color brick (could not find the buff) on the four story addition, a "cinnamon orange" color, with a stone line separating the two colors.  Windows will be replaced on the lower section (don't know if they are keeping the block windows?).  

In the Press today.  Boardwalk also got approved for interior and rooftop patios, no exterior patios.

[twoshort]

GRDadof3, on Jan 19 2006, 04:18 PM, said:

Brian Winkelmann got approval from the HPC on this addition.  Looks like it's now to the Planning Commission for final approval.  As mrknowitall pointed out, different color brick (could not find the buff) on the four story addition, a "cinnamon orange" color, with a stone line separating the two colors.  Windows will be replaced on the lower section (don't know if they are keeping the block windows?).  

In the Press today.  Boardwalk also got approved for interior and rooftop patios, no exterior patios.

[jayblogger]

GRDadof3, on Jan 19 2006, 04:18 PM, said:

Brian Winkelmann got approval from the HPC on this addition.  Looks like it's now to the Planning Commission for final approval.  As mrknowitall pointed out, different color brick (could not find the buff) on the four story addition, a "cinnamon orange" color, with a stone line separating the two colors.  Windows will be replaced on the lower section (don't know if they are keeping the block windows?).  

In the Press today.  Boardwalk also got approved for interior and rooftop patios, no exterior patios.

was any construction timeline for the JA building discussed?

Edited by jayblogger, 19 January 2006 - 03:41 PM.

[GRDadof3]

No, not in the article.

[GRCentro]

GRDadof3, on Jan 19 2006, 04:18 PM, said:

Windows will be replaced on the lower section (don't know if they are keeping the block windows?).

The article says the block windows will be replaced with similar looking glass.  Perhaps that means regular glass divided into square panes?


It also mentions that they hope to include a lettered sign on top as called for in the original plans.  But, what would it say?  I'm assuming it wouldn't say "DAVENPORT" as originally planned...

[andrew.w]

GRCentro, on Jan 19 2006, 06:14 PM, said:

The article says the block windows will be replaced with similar looking glass.  Perhaps that means regular glass divided into square panes?

I don't know if anyone is familiar with the type of glass that I have seen on several Michigan schools.  It is a white, opaque glass with a grid system of metal strips built into it.  Durring Ludington high school's renovation, this glass was used to replicate the look of that buildings original glass block windows.  This may be the product of which they are thinking.

[joeDowntown]

This is great news. I'm surprised they couldn't find the same color brick though.

I think the sign will be excellent if they follow the deco look of the Davenport sign in the rendering. As far as windows, i'm sure they will be somewhat typical. I don't know if the glass block was original or added as the neighborhood deteriorated...

Joe

[Yankee Fan]

It's good to see that they plan to do something with the rooftop.  I am curious what, if any, streetscape renovations will be planned.  It is great that they are going to complete this building, but that corner could use some "sprucing up."

[jayblogger]

jayblogger, on Jan 9 2006, 04:33 PM, said:

I have very old memories of going to JA meetings in that building... hi ho, hi ho, it's off to take pics and blog I go.

It took a few days of hard work to get photos perfectly blurry of that building... I'm just kidding. It's easy to take blurry photos with the digital version of a LOMO  

I blogged a few pix+stories last night about the JA building. I hope the redev of the site creates new and better memories of that place.