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Originally Posted by fizzle
The happiness about what seemed to be a viable business shutting down, just because it's not something people on this board like, kind of bothers me. And some of the ideas...Shoppers, Walmart, etc., are pretty hilarious.
Clearly, people liked going to the thing. It doesn't exist as long as it did unless that was the case. I get a real sense of elitism reading comments on here sometimes. That only 'certain' types of people and business should be in the 'new' downtown, and anything but organic supermarkets and art galleries cheapens everything.
Did I like Delta Bingo? God no. But it filled a large space downtown and DID being people to the core. And I don't see other big business rushing in during the last 20 years to fill a commercial vacancy like they did.
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It was obvious (to me anyway) that this once very nice building was not only neglected, but was also not being used properly.
Nothing against bingo halls per se, but this certainly was not a good fit for this building, and that specific, high profile location.
It was an ok situation during a bad time (downtown's low point), but that time has passed. Hamilton's downtown is well past its low point as it continues to improve.
Exciting times, with huge potential.