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[The Voice of Reason]

OK, so here is the link to the newest article about the facade.
http://www.courant.c...0,3509205.story

I was bothered by the loss of this old and actually quite cool looking building, but I am going to let this one slide.

the reason is this part of the article
"Demolition is expected to occur in the first two weeks of May, with new construction following. The new complex will be a replica of the old building, complete with unique features that are being saved, Crocini said.

David Panagore, the city's chief operating officer, said Friday that the architects tried their best to preserve the facade and that demolition was not the city's preferred alternative."

The Bold part was me, and really, thats all i care about.  
saving the actual bricks would be nice since old buildings havd a special warmth to them, but if they do this correctly I am optimistic that we will get a nice project here.

[HartfordTycoon]

It's very disappointing but not surprising considering that the Perez Administration half asses everything. The only silver lining to me would be if we are going to save money now that we don't have to incorporate the old with the new. If this allows them to construct it more quickly and for less money then I'm OK with that aspect of it.

[Luca Brasi]

HartfordTycoon, on 12 April 2010 - 10:24 AM, said:

It's very disappointing but not surprising considering that the Perez Administration half asses everything.

Agreed... is this another quality job by Carlos Costa or another buddy of Perez?  There is no way  that if the proper steps were taken, this architectural gem couldn't have been saved. Even to someone like myself, who has no knowledge of the subject, leaving the fragile 100+ year old walls standing precariously alone all winter seemed foolish. It doesn't surprise me this is the result. They seemed ready to fall over in a stiff breeze.

Another historic building in Hartford... and a beautiful one at that... into the trash heap. This city will never learn.

[MadVlad]

It saved Eddie money that he'll doubtlessly try to funnel into his defense fund...

[ConnMan]

What was left of this old beauty is no longer. She's now just a pile of debris. Wrecking ball did her in last week. Ironic that just two blocks away one of the city's biggest eyesores still stands

[The Voice of Reason]

can anyone see progress on this project?

I actually never drive by it any more nor can I see it from my office.  anyone have a clue to its progress?

maybe some photos

something?

[MadVlad]

I actually have a photo on my Iphone of the butt ugly building getting smashed, but I have no idea how to upload it to here...

[HartfordHope]

SadCity Hartford has some good pictures of the Butt Ugly demo.  I don't always agree with what these guys do but they do have good pics sometimes.

http://sadcityhartfo...cking-ball.html

I have been trolling around this board for a while and just decide to sign up.  I work in downtown and make sure to keep up on the the happenings of Hartford (which recently has seemed to be alot).  Hope I can contributue.

Edited by HartfordHope, 13 November 2010 - 07:04 AM.

[HartfordTycoon]

HartfordHope, on 13 November 2010 - 06:56 AM, said:

SadCity Hartford has some good pictures of the Butt Ugly demo.  I don't always agree with what these guys do but they do have good pics sometimes.

http://sadcityhartfo...cking-ball.html

I have been trolling around this board for a while and just decide to sign up.  I work in downtown and make sure to keep up on the the happenings of Hartford (which recently has seemed to be alot).  Hope I can contributue.

Welcome to the board, HartfordHope. Glad you decided to sign up!

[The Voice of Reason]

I drove past this the other day, and it looks like the steel is mostly in place on the main structure at lease.

It is going to be a pretty large building and be fairly prominent in its location.  this will be a very visable building from I 84 East Bound

[The Voice of Reason]

http://www.hartfordb.../news16525.html

topped off!

It is amazing how long this process is.

I am wondering however about the after effects of this massive project.  I know it consolidates many services from up on the access road to the N or the city, but its also going to close the fire station right downtown.  At one time the fire house was supposed to be then sold or given to Northland for their massive condo project, what will be the fate of this cool and interesting building in 1-2 years once its vacant?  Northland COULD still build, but I doubt it unless things change drasticly for downtown Hartford.

also, will the police still rent space across the road from City hall?  

I think all of the "office workers" in the Public safety complex and activity associated with the patrolmen will really help the area seem more "part of the city?, but the North downtown area is entirely too fragmented for the full effects to be felt.

I dunno, I suppose alot can change by summer 2012.  maybe something will be happening where the butt ugly used to be?  maybe pedro will lure Uconn from West hartford to move there.  anythings possible I guess.

[Theophrastus Bombastus]

Only in frickin' Hartford:

http://www.courant.c...0,2271880.story

Maybe they should move some police in early.

[beerbeer]

http://www.hartfordb.../news19700.html

Some photos and a new story from August 1, 2011 in the HBJ.

Edited by beerbeer, 04 August 2011 - 03:03 PM.

[The Voice of Reason]

the interior lights were on including the "clock tower"
i think i even saw personal effects in one window.

when does this facility open again?