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Originally Posted by esquire
As to the building that the box would replace...
I hear what Andy6 is saying about the value of filling stations with historic character. If it were situated in a lesser area I think I might be swayed by that. But ultimately I think this corner is simply too important to be permanently occupied by what is not much more than a small, disposable automotive-age building. I'd prefer something that makes full use of the site.
Besides, apart from the roof, the building's original character has been stripped away. It just looks like a nondescript commercial structure now. If it had been kept up better through the years I think there would be a more compelling argument for saving it.
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just because it is replacing a non-descript building doesn't mean we cant expect good design for its replacement.
Also, those non-descript buildings make great homes for little restaurants that make living in the exchange district interesting.
Also, its a national historic site because it is an intact collection of buildings from the same period. that includes the non-descript buildings. Most of them are non-descript actually. How many do we lose until the collection is no longer significant?
Is a person's house on that critical site a better use?