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Old Posted Jul 27, 2018, 3:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Montirob View Post
While I can't find an article to specifically back it up, I do believe that Fryguy is correct.

When they gutted the building in 2013 (removing 100 yr old beams), only the façade remained. A completely new foundation, structure, and roof were installed with, in my opinion, the intention that additional stories could be added later.

Basis for my opinion: The April 2013 HDRC request included both the "renovation" of the existing interior AND the tower. The tower was rejected, but since the renovation continued, I believe that the owners would not have re-engineered and revised the plans. The sketches of the Hard Rock hotel also shows the SAME L-shaped layout as the previous tower.
Here is a 2016 article that details future plans.

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Rivercenter has laid plans for even more changes, including “very possibly” an expansion on land it owns downtown, said Chris Oviatt, the mall’s general manager. The new Joske’s is designed to support a structure about 14 stories tall, he said. The owners don’t have plans to add more floors any time soon, he said.
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