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mchoey · #**101** Posted **Dec 17, 2007, 9:17 AM**

I heard a juicy rumor that Fifield sold the lot at 375-399 Fremont to an Australian developer who plans on putting a 60-story tower there! Can anyone confirm?

Reminiscence · #**102** Posted **Dec 17, 2007, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by mchoey

I heard a juicy rumor that Fifield sold the lot at 375-399 Fremont to an Australian developer who plans on putting a 60-story tower there! Can anyone confirm?

I've heard nothing of this myself, but what a Christmas present that would be. Was the name of the developer by chance included in that rumor?

rocketman_95046 · #**103** Posted **Dec 17, 2007, 9:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Reminiscence

I've heard nothing of this myself, but what a Christmas present that would be. Was the name of the developer by chance included in that rumor?

I seriously doubt a 60 story tower would go there. The city spent almost 15 years approving the Rincon Hill Plan, I dont see them modifying it anytime soon. Especially when they scaled all the buildings so that their would be a "peak" at One Rincon Hill.

peanut gallery · #**104** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 7:57 AM**

Maybe the height is incorrect, but I hope the part about it being sold is true. That's the next step to keep this rolling, right?

peanut gallery · #**105** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 7:59 AM**

Meanwhile, they haven't started on the Apostleship of the Seas building yet. They are still clearing out all the rubble from the other two. In fact, today more help is onsite:

BTinSF · #**106** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 8:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by rocketman_95046

I seriously doubt a 60 story tower would go there. The city spent almost 15 years approving the Rincon Hill Plan, I dont see them modifying it anytime soon. Especially when they scaled all the buildings so that their would be a "peak" at One Rincon Hill.

You are probably right but there'd still be a peak at ORH which is at the top of the hill--quite a bit higher so it would "peak" if the buildings were the same height (OH NO--I broached the subject of the ORH height again--just shoot me!).

SFView · #**107** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 6:02 PM**

Yes, with the ground elevation differences between this and the ORH site, a "60 story" building might just be able to squeeze in under the "peak."

roadwarrior · #**108** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by SFView

Yes, with the ground elevation differences between this and the ORH site, a "60 story" building might just be able to squeeze in under the "peak."

Wouldn't they have to go through another arduous, time consuming approval process, community debate and environmental impact report to make this happen? This would add at least 2-3 years onto the completion timeline. What about the holding cost of keeping it a vacant plot of land for that long? Then again, given the terrible housing market, now may be the optimal time to go through the motions and defer building.

SFView · #**109** Posted **Dec 18, 2007, 6:36 PM**

It's still only a rumor. Details of the truth may be different than expected. Hopefully, there will be more reliable news about this coming soon.

peanut gallery · #**110** Posted **Dec 21, 2007, 7:26 AM**

Still working on the rubble:

But the beast is getting ready for its demise:

A last look inside:

Downtown Dave · #**111** Posted **Jan 2, 2008, 3:54 AM**

Still there:

Reminiscence · #**112** Posted **Jan 2, 2008, 11:48 AM**

^^^ That one is hanging on for dear life, heh. I cant really tell, but at least it looks like they've gotten rid of most of the debris from the neighboring sites. Good update.

roadwarrior · #**113** Posted **Jan 2, 2008, 6:58 PM**

^^^^^^^^^From my apartment, I have a good vantage point in what is going on (unfortunately, I don't have the pics).

Anyway, they are progressing slowly, as they are de-constructing the metal piece-by-piece. They have removed the metal from the top floor and should complete the cement removal shortly (which will make the demolishing more visible). If they continue at this pace (or slower, with our upcoming rainstorms), it will likely take several weeks to completely demolish.

Downtown Dave · #**114** Posted **Jan 6, 2008, 11:48 PM**

Going....

Iconoclasts have been visiting....

No more tunes....

Downtown Dave · #**115** Posted **Jan 10, 2008, 12:59 AM**

Preparing to pull down the front facade:

Now we know how the homeless repurpose an elevator shaft:

A man's place?

Naturally, I missed the wall coming down:

Bonus bridge photo, because I liked the perspective:

peanut gallery · #**116** Posted **Jan 10, 2008, 6:01 AM**

I like that view of the bridge as well. I was just thinking on Monday how strange it is that I've never stopped to take that shot and now you've saved me the trouble. Thanks!

Downtown Dave · #**117** Posted **Jan 10, 2008, 6:28 AM**

I need to take it again on a nicer day. Today was pretty lousy.

peanut gallery · #**118** Posted **Jan 10, 2008, 6:45 AM**

True, but it does add atmosphere.

Downtown Dave · #**119** Posted **Jan 10, 2008, 11:08 PM**

Rigging a cable to pull down this section of wall:

The whole of the entryway is gone:

Cutting away the rebar:

Here we see the cable from the first photo coming around the exterior of the building.

peanut gallery · #**120** Posted **Jan 11, 2008, 12:42 AM**

Goodbye, you hideous beast.

Hey Dave, with the weather improving tomorrow, I think I'll bring my camera to work. Are you going to be out shooting? I was thinking of heading over to Trinity. We could divide and conquer, or perhaps I'll run into you somewhere.