Days Inn/?/2fl/complete

the dude · #1 Posted **Nov 6, 2007, 2:00 AM**

construction of the days inn at main and spring is well underway. i believe it'll remain 2 storeys and house 60 rooms. please feel free to add any extra info to this very weak description.

the dude · #2 Posted **Dec 3, 2007, 9:58 PM**

taken today:

DC83 · #3 Posted **Dec 4, 2007, 12:02 PM**

I looked up that Lexcoat website expecting it to be a stucco company, but it turns out their product is a spray that protects buildings/houses from mold/bacteria, etc. phewph...
Although I'm sure the stucco has yet to arrive.

#4 Posted **Dec 4, 2007, 3:03 PM**

It looks like a car dealership.

SteelTown · #5 Posted **Dec 4, 2007, 3:07 PM**

It was a Ford car dealership lol, it's being converted into a Hotel.

DC83 · #6 Posted **Dec 31, 2007, 4:24 PM**

They've started putting windows in which means they'll most likely start the interior work.

I'm still curious as to what material they'll be using on the exterior?

flar · #7 Posted **Dec 31, 2007, 8:18 PM**

stucco probably

LikeHamilton · #8 Posted **Jan 1, 2008, 2:02 AM**

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Originally Posted by flar

stucco probably

Try
www.lexcoat.com
That is the sign on the building.

realcity · #9 Posted **Jan 2, 2008, 4:02 PM**

I predict HPL Cladding Panels

DC83 · #10 Posted **Jan 2, 2008, 4:26 PM**

^^ Ya, I had originally thought they were going to get rid of the cladding. But now it seems that they're not removing any cladding from the round part, so it makes me think they'll reinstall more? I hope not... but Stucco aint that great either!

LikeHamilton · #11 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 5:14 AM**

Updated pics taken Jan 2.

markbarbera · #12 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 1:59 PM**

It looks like the remaining cladding from its dealership days will disappear in the coming days. If you look closely, one of the panels has already been removed, and there looks to be the new cladding already in place in the alcoved second floor immediately south of the circular atrium.

raisethehammer · #13 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 2:55 PM**

this may end up being one ugly building.

SteelTown · #14 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 3:16 PM**

^ It's better than an empty car dealership in the core. Plus really Days Inn isn't known for high quality appearance.

DC83 · #15 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 3:24 PM**

^^ I agree with Steeltownl; it's better than another empty bldg or lot.
It may not be the pretiest, but at least it's development!!

realcity · #16 Posted **Jan 3, 2008, 3:59 PM**

add 15 floors to it and I'll take it. Really? two floors is all that's justified in a city so deficient of hotel rooms and on Main Street.

Before it was a Ford dealership is was a Jaguar, Rover and Astin Martin dealership. It shows how much wealth used to be in this city.

King&James · #17 Posted **Feb 11, 2023, 12:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by realcity

add 15 floors to it and I'll take it. Really? two floors is all that's justified in a city so deficient of hotel rooms and on Main Street.

Before it was a Ford dealership is was a Jaguar, Rover and Astin Martin dealership. It shows how much wealth used to be in this city.

Hmmm, maybe Jag coming back 😂?!

ScreamingViking · #18 Posted **Feb 11, 2023, 1:08 AM**

I don't recall the other brands being at that site, but in the early-to-mid 1990s it was an Acura dealer. I bought my first car there (a used Honda Prelude... loved that car)

BCTed · #19 Posted **Feb 12, 2023, 1:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

I don't recall the other brands being at that site, but in the early-to-mid 1990s it was an Acura dealer. I bought my first car there (a used Honda Prelude... loved that car)

Wasn't it a Ford dealership? And the Acura dealership was at Main and Longwood?

LikeHamilton · #20 Posted **Feb 12, 2023, 3:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by BCTed

Wasn't it a Ford dealership? And the Acura dealership was at Main and Longwood?

Yes!