City of Hamilton General Discussion Thread - Page 28

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**541** Posted **Dec 26, 2020, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by atnor

Merry Christmas Chron, I hope you got a cornice for Christmas.

Idea; a certificate which entitles the holder to 1 free cornice on any building they chose.

I know which I'd pick -

(Architectural Spotlight: The Federal Life Assurance Company Building - RebuildHamilton.com)

Chronamut · #**542** Posted **Dec 26, 2020, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by ShavedParmesanCheese

Idea; a certificate which entitles the holder to 1 free cornice on any building they chose.

I know which I'd pick -

(Architectural Spotlight: The Federal Life Assurance Company Building - RebuildHamilton.com)

Quote:

Originally Posted by atnor

Merry Christmas Chron, I hope you got a cornice for Christmas.

yes - I would very much vote to put the cornice back on that building - why they took it off is beyond me..

Dr Awesomesauce · #**543** Posted **Dec 27, 2020, 2:41 AM**

^Parts of it had begun falling to the sidewalk below - gravity is a cornice's arch-enemy.

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**544** Posted **Dec 27, 2020, 3:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

^Parts of it had begun falling to the sidewalk below - gravity is a cornice's arch-enemy.

Arch enemies indeed

Chronamut · #**545** Posted **Dec 27, 2020, 4:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dr Awesomesauce

^Parts of it had begun falling to the sidewalk below - gravity is a cornice's arch-enemy.

Probably because it was actually made of metal instead of stone - or parts of it were anyways.

The blurb that originally went with the pic above is as follows:

"In this undated real picture postcard we the Federal Life building on the north west corner of Main and James streets. Built as the new headquarters of Hamilton's Federal Life Assurance Company in 1905 and opening in 1906 it was Hamilton's first steel skeleton building. The cladding was made of Terra Cotta and granite with the now removed oversized pressed metal cornices and large brackets. The top floor was used to house the U.S. Consulate from 1928 until it closed in 1953."

It definitely looks less stately without its cornice - then again most of hamiltons buildings look less stately without their original elements - awnings, sills, pediments, porches, shutters, roof gable wood elements, etc..

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**546** Posted **May 22, 2021, 4:06 AM**

The effects of the LRT revival are already being felt. This lot, vacant for as long as I can remember, just covered up the big FOR SALE sign with this. I think it used to be a gas station, so progress will be slow, but it's still exciting to see something new around here.

Innsertnamehere · #**547** Posted **May 22, 2021, 11:21 AM**

Good to see. LJM isn’t the fastest builder but they do tend to eventually build. Their project in Stoney creek on Barton is finally starting now.

Markus83 · #**548** Posted **May 22, 2021, 3:13 PM**

In regards to the LJM Developments purchase mentioned above.

https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/...49s120203449-s

matt602 · #**549** Posted **May 23, 2021, 7:38 PM**

That used to be a 7 Eleven gas station. It got demolished when I was going to Glendale around 2002 or 2003, never been anything since. Lots of potential there for a mid rise development. There are already a lot of them on Queenston East and West of there.

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**550** Posted **May 23, 2021, 9:08 PM**

It's as close as a lot can be to the LRT stop, so it'll hopefully have some good density to it.

ScreamingViking · #**551** Posted **May 24, 2021, 5:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by matt602

That used to be a 7 Eleven gas station. It got demolished when I was going to Glendale around 2002 or 2003, never been anything since. Lots of potential there for a mid rise development. There are already a lot of them on Queenston East and West of there.

It's perfect for some density. Three grocery stores within spitting distance, the Canadian Tire, other retail, close to schools, the public library...

That whole stretch of Queenston from east of Woodman Dr. to Riverdale could be intensified with mid-rise residential without replacing any of the commercial properties. Some parking would have to be sacrificed or included in new builds, but it's very do-able longer term. If the plan for Centennial Parkway takes off in the way the concept portrayed, it could easily be extended east and west along Queenston Rd. too.

But some people still think that's "nowhere", so it may be a gamble

I wonder how many of us "regulars" here went to GSS... I was there from 1984 to 1989.

TheRitsman · #**552** Posted **May 24, 2021, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

It's perfect for some density. Three grocery stores within spitting distance, the Canadian Tire, other retail, close to schools, the public library...

Perfect for 4000 parking spots for 500 units.

Markus83 · #**553** Posted **May 25, 2021, 1:47 PM**

Yesterday's article from Ontario Construction Report - Thought this thread was a good place to post.

https://ontarioconstructionreport.co...virtual-world/

ScreamingViking · #**554** Posted **May 31, 2021, 3:12 PM**

Noticed over the weekend that the Wendy's at 1585 Main W. is either being demolished or renovated. Anyone know which? If the former, for what? (there doesn't appear to be a development application for the site)

ShavedParmesanCheese · #**555** Posted **May 31, 2021, 3:49 PM**

So I've heard the location's been taken off the website, so it could be closing

lachlanholmes · #**556** Posted **May 31, 2021, 4:51 PM**

Pretty sure the Wendy's is being replaced or renovated. If I remember correctly they had been planning this since last year, so probably not much happening of interest.

ScreamingViking · #**557** Posted **Jun 2, 2021, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by lachlanholmes

Pretty sure the Wendy's is being replaced or renovated. If I remember correctly they had been planning this since last year, so probably not much happening of interest.

Thanks!

It would seem odd that the chain would abandon a site that fits their market very well, with future growth in mid-rise residential and student housing in the works nearby.

Markus83 · #**558** Posted **Jun 22, 2021, 10:59 AM**

Hamilton ranked second-best mid-sized city in North and South America article.

https://quickbitenews.com/article/ha...south-america/

matt602 · #**559** Posted **Jun 22, 2021, 8:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Markus83

Hamilton ranked second-best mid-sized city in North and South America article.

https://quickbitenews.com/article/ha...south-america/

This seemed like a joke until I saw it was rated by Foreign Direct Investment magazine. Great place to park your foreign investment dollars, I'm sure.

HamiltonBoyInToronto · #**560** Posted **Jun 24, 2021, 2:37 PM**

There's a crane going up east of Parkdale and Queenston