Originally Posted by delts145
While I very much agree with Future Mayor's analogy regarding structures changing their significance over time, I just don't think the Shilo will never gain architectural prominence as an example of it's era.
I tend to agree with your train of thought AjiuO on the Shilo. For me, it's a bitter presence, especially when I think that it replaced a significant and very beautiful Sullivan. At the very least I'd like to see them give it a reclad. Something with fantastic street presence, like the Key Bank tower redo, and new materials on the tower portion itself.
Future Mayor or anyone, I'm trying to remember, but does Salt Lake have any other examples of that particular style, which was constructied during that decade? Anything that would suffice as an example of that particular design and finish? The Plaza is kind of along that line, but I'm looking forward to it's eventual demise too. Hmm, though the COB might actually be alot more worthy example of that era. If they were to keep the Shilo in pristine shape, as a living, functioning museum of that era, then sure, keep it going. However, from the many comments on the forum, it doesn't seem like it's kept in mint condition.
Perhaps on second thought, and because of it's incredible location, it would be far wiser to remake it into a five star boutique hotel. It's the right location and the right size. It could be a real jewel with the right backing, redo, and managment.
Give the Shilo a five star makeover. Build a spectacular CCH, worthy of Salt Lake's incredible convention potential. Along with the contined expansion of office, commercial and residential in the immediate vicinity, the new CCC and coming UPAC, etc. etc. With these many things and so much else coming to fruition, it would indeed be time for Saks, Bloomingdales, and Neimans to enter the CBD retail market. Salt Lake's unique skiing experience among major metros, several mega conventions, Christmas at Temple Square, CCC and Sundance are ingredients that give major upscale retail players an irresistible attraction toward a downtown like Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City will be arriving at the point in the next few years where players like Sak's and Neiman's need only discover Salt Lake, much as so many other prestigious organizations have lately. It's a market that is almost as much about the well heeled visitor as it is the local residents.
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Would a new skin, carpeting, furnishings etc. work? Because of it's incredibly fortunate location, I do think that it could support a major upscale facelift inside and out. That is an excellent location for a 5 star/diamond boutique hotel. As long as it's structurally sound.
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