Downtown Update - Page 169

eatboots · #**3361** Posted **Aug 17, 2016, 2:38 AM**

That Urban Alley building is amazing, can't wait to see it finished!

NortheastWind · #**3362** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 1:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by eatboots

That Urban Alley building is amazing, can't wait to see it finished!

Where is Urban Alley?

eatboots · #**3363** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 2:18 PM**

This is the building they are working on, that stretch along King is slowly coming together.

interr0bangr · #**3364** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 2:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by NortheastWind

Where is Urban Alley?

https://goo.gl/maps/xQRA9L4ze5Q2

eatboots · #**3365** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 4:20 PM**

It looks like the building used to go across 3 store fronts in the same style, and then at some point in the seventies the ugly fencing wall went up on the other other two for signs

NortheastWind · #**3366** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 4:44 PM**

Nice !!
Hopefully this reno starts a trend along that stretch of King.

davidcappi · #**3367** Posted **Aug 18, 2016, 6:16 PM**

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Hopefully this reno starts a trend along that stretch of King.

I think it's already starting to happen, especially as the Connaught nears the finish line.

davidcappi · #**3368** Posted **Aug 19, 2016, 8:23 PM**

SteelTown · #**3369** Posted **Aug 19, 2016, 10:36 PM**

These are my favourite kinds of projects. Sure 20 or 30 storey buildings are — and exciting but restoring buildings back to its beauty is the best.

Now when its neighbour (Subway and Money Mart) removes its giant ads than Gore Park will be in its prime and glory.

Dr Awesomesauce · #**3370** Posted **Aug 20, 2016, 12:42 AM**

The question with the rest of the building is what's under that facade. I'm not sure there is a facade under that ridiculous signage. I'm sure the City has asked them to remove it but, ya know...

matt602 · #**3371** Posted **Aug 20, 2016, 3:51 PM**

I heard a rumor that the facade of Subway and Money Mart was completely ripped off and destroyed when it went up some time in the 70s. It's basically just attached to a blank wall now, I think. Even still with the right amount of money a new facade could be built to replicate the existing part.

CaptainKirk · #**3372** Posted **Aug 20, 2016, 6:59 PM**

Dr Awesomesauce · #**3373** Posted **Aug 21, 2016, 1:14 AM**

Yeah, there's actually no question as to what's under that signage - nothing. So, yes, they can renovate it but it will have to be dealt with separately.

Notice the stucco building to the left. Doesn't age well...

davidcappi · #**3374** Posted **Aug 21, 2016, 2:40 AM**

Its definitely just a very basic facade underneath. All ornamentation is gone. I wouldn't mind a simple brick facade in its place. I can imagine something similar to the rows at James and York being done.

Beedok · #**3375** Posted **Aug 21, 2016, 2:08 PM**

If the ads were more impressive than subway and money mart banners I think they would be good. Showing off Gore Park as Hamilton's Dundas Square.

LikeHamilton · #**3376** Posted **Aug 22, 2016, 1:45 AM**

This building connects to 10 James Street North.

markbarbera · #**3377** Posted **Aug 22, 2016, 1:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by SteelTown

I think that used to be the old McDonald's location.

North side, King street east, at John ca 1980.

Source Brian Henley - Henley's Hamilton Photos: Vintage Hamilton

eatboots · #**3378** Posted **Aug 22, 2016, 2:55 PM**

Super Convenience is still there! This block is pretty nondescript and taken a lot of abuse over the years but that corner will look loads better when it gets it's original brick back.

Dr Awesomesauce · #**3379** Posted **Aug 23, 2016, 12:19 AM**

Loved the Casino (and the other arcade up the street - forget the name). A little scary as a kid but that's what made it fun, I suppose.

Downtown was a very different animal in those days...

ScreamingViking · #**3380** Posted **Aug 23, 2016, 4:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

Loved the Casino (and the other arcade up the street - forget the name). A little scary as a kid but that's what made it fun, I suppose.

The Palace.