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[chris holman]

[markhollin]

[nashville born]

22 hours ago, Nashvillain said:

 

This shot....when the circle projects and NY come online.  And as gravy, add Gulch Central, Gulch Union, and whatever Market Street gives us!

[Urbanman]

15 hours ago, markhollin said:

What do you guys think the O/U is on 2021-2027 being more transformative than 2015-2021 was?

[nashscan]

2 hours ago, Urbanman said:

What do you guys think the O/U is on 2021-2027 being more transformative than 2015-2021 was?

I don't know, but we'll need a side bet on metro making bad decisions to screw it up.  

[Sean blackdog]

Today this evening from Sky5. 

 

 

Edited October 4, 2021 by Sean blackdog

[Sean blackdog]

Well, what u think ? 

https://www.launchengine.io/photographer-kerry-woo-gets-creative-with-legos/

 

A LEGO model of the 505 Nashville. Photo credit: Kerry Woo.

Edited October 5, 2021 by Sean blackdog

[MagicPotato]

I'm pretty disappointed that the 505 CST didn't come out as the original design. I wanted some kind of resemblance to the original design, but instead we get a skinny some what tall rectangle. 

[markhollin]

Courtesy of Aerial Innovations:
 

[smeagolsfree]

I think 505 CST was about 5 or 6 years ahead of its time.

[nashville born]

7 hours ago, markhollin said:

Courtesy of Aerial Innovations:
 

This shot really shows the growth of the downtown area well.  Really like this one.  One day, we'll get a really high resolution shot from this angle that will be money.  I wish I had photoshop skills to add in as many of the pending projects as possible.

Edited October 5, 2021 by nashville born

[Urbanman]

Courtesy of TampaAerialMedia:

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[chris holman]

[markhollin]

Courtesy of and permission granted by David Graham:
 

[Sean blackdog]

Today this morning from Sky5. 

[Urbanman]

Just imagine this view with the Ritz-Carlton, Prime, Alcove, YMCA tower, all of the NY towers and probably a couple others that I’m omitting! Going to be impressive if all comes to fruition!

From Fox17:

[Native]

People say the revolving rooftop restaurant at the downtown Sheraton is no longer in use.  But don't try to tell that to these birds who have conventions there on a regular basis.

[markhollin]

TBT:  Aug 29, 1995, looking west along Church St. from L&C Tower.
 

[victory]

13 hours ago, Native said:

People say the revolving rooftop restaurant at the downtown Sheraton is no longer in use.  But don't try to tell that to these birds who have conventions there on a regular basis.

On my first trip to Nashville circa 2010, my co-workers and I stayed here for a work conference. We attended a drop-in, in the restaurant on top, which offered great views from every direction. This is an old school hotel, and reminds me of the Capstone Building on the University of SC's campus in my hometown, Columbia, which still utilizes a revolving rooftop restaurant, which, while sort of outdated, has a special lingering charm.    

[chris holman]

Nashville around 1993 I believe 

[Bos2Nash]

42 minutes ago, chris holman said:

Nashville around 1993 I believe 

[PillowTalk4]

When Hyatt Regency created their iconic revolving Polaris restaurants they were "must go to" places.  They are outdated, but I think they add a charm that is reminiscent of the era in which they were built.  My favorite one is the one in Atlanta.  I wish they had designed the one in Nashville with a glass domed top.  Maybe a different color.   I don't know how many of these "spaceships" remain, but I would actually hate to see them all disappear.  It gave us all a feeling of having a Jetsons spaceship restaurant we could visit.  For me, I always loved going there for the views.   It was like having a nice observation deck to view the city.   I wish the Sheraton would reopen it as a revolving bar at the vary least.  I think as more residential buildings open in that area, the Sheraton just might see additional interest in the property. 

[LA_TN]

42 minutes ago, PillowTalk4 said:

When Hyatt Regency created their iconic revolving Polaris restaurants they were "must go to" places.  They are outdated, but I think they add a charm that is reminiscent of the era in which they were built.  My favorite one is the one in Atlanta.  I wish they had designed the one in Nashville with a glass domed top.  Maybe a different color.   I don't know how many of these "spaceships" remain, but I would actually hate to see them all disappear.  It gave us all a feeling of having a Jetsons spaceship restaurant we could visit.  For me, I always loved going there for the views.   It was like having a nice observation deck to view the city.   I wish the Sheraton would reopen it as a revolving bar at the vary least.  I think as more residential buildings open in that area, the Sheraton just might see additional interest in the property. 

I believe this would be a big hit today, especially with all the developments and people in the area. Could be a bar or restaurant; but bar/lounge is probably more reasonable expectation

[nashville born]

1 hour ago, PillowTalk4 said:

When Hyatt Regency created their iconic revolving Polaris restaurants they were "must go to" places.  They are outdated, but I think they add a charm that is reminiscent of the era in which they were built.  My favorite one is the one in Atlanta.  I wish they had designed the one in Nashville with a glass domed top.  Maybe a different color.   I don't know how many of these "spaceships" remain, but I would actually hate to see them all disappear.  It gave us all a feeling of having a Jetsons spaceship restaurant we could visit.  For me, I always loved going there for the views.   It was like having a nice observation deck to view the city.   I wish the Sheraton would reopen it as a revolving bar at the vary least.  I think as more residential buildings open in that area, the Sheraton just might see additional interest in the property. 

Unfortunately, it would take a major undertaking.  I read an engineering article Sean posted.  It ran down the history of the Polaris and with it's most recent renovations, the revolving mechanisms were torn out to allow installation of restrooms.   Shame.  I agree with the sentiments that the revolving restaurant still holds a charm from a bygone era.  And I agree that it would likely be appreciated today.  Just like with fashion, interests tend to be cyclical.  There's one in DC near Pentagon City that I ate in about two years ago.

[Auntie Yock]

On 9/18/2021 at 8:52 AM, Baronakim said:

Found these old postcards of Church Street from 1914.  the first shows the 45 degree corner of the Cain-Sloan Building at far right. On the left we see the original location of the Princess Theatre before it moved a block further east.  The indenture in the center is not a street, but the front lawn of the McKendree Methodist Church.  The present facade  though was added towards Church Street decades later.  One thing I have not been able to find is the identity of the handsome brick 10 story tower at the far left seen in full on the second card.  It was torn down perhaps for the new  Cain-Sloan in the 60s?  It now is the site of the 505 tower.  Anyone know?  Here is a night view from around 15 years later.

 

The beautiful 6-story building on the far left was the Jackson Building. It was demolished prior to 1957 for the old Cain-Sloan Department Store.