600 Robson | 65.55 m | 13fl | Proposed - Page 5

s211 · #81 Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 2:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

You'd think "on Robson" would be a bigger draw.

Not much anymore these day, it would seem. The city as a whole seems to have lost interest in Robson, compared to 10-15+ years ago.

whatnext · #82 Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Pics by me today:

Looks like the back wall of the former framing store with the arched windows is still standing.
(Shows the age of the building)

Wow, those brick arches were unexpected. Anyone know how old it was?

Changing City · #83 Posted **Jul 13, 2020, 11:25 PM**

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Wow, those brick arches were unexpected. Anyone know how old it was?

Developed in 1914 by C A Crosby who was a bank official with the Royal Bank of Canada.

TwoFace · #84 Posted **Jul 14, 2020, 2:48 AM**

I suspect the time consumption on this demo is due to saving all those bricks for resale.

mcminsen · #85 Posted **Jul 14, 2020, 5:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by TwoFace

I suspect the time consumption on this demo is due to saving all those bricks for resale.

And they also had to deal with the asbestos, which is a slow and painstaking process.

March 17 '20, my pic

TwoFace · #86 Posted **Jul 16, 2020, 11:57 PM**

Finally an Excavator, things should be moving along now.

Vin · #87 Posted **Jul 17, 2020, 7:27 PM**

I like seeing shacks being torn down. For such a prime downtown location, I'm amazed it took so long for this to happen.

GenWhy? · #88 Posted **Jul 17, 2020, 8:29 PM**

Out of the 4 proposed CRU's I wouldn't be surprised to see in actuality 2 tenants.

officedweller · #89 Posted **Jul 18, 2020, 5:18 AM**

Thanks.
Surprised the sidewalk is still open.

jollyburger · #90 Posted **Jul 18, 2020, 7:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by TwoFace

I suspect the time consumption on this demo is due to saving all those bricks for resale.

Is there any resale value on old bricks? It looked like they did save the solid wood beams from the general rubbish pile.

Galaxy · #91 Posted **Jul 18, 2020, 1:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Is there any resale value on old bricks? It looked like they did save the solid wood beams from the general rubbish pile.

Actually old bricks are worth saving as designers do like using them in projects to add character. I imagine since there are not to many brick buildings in the region older brick buidings are a great source of the material especially those who really want bricks with character/ and a great back story.

jollyburger · #92 Posted **Jul 18, 2020, 3:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Actually old bricks are worth saving as designers do like using them in projects to add character. I imagine since there are not to many brick buildings in the region older brick buidings are a great source of the material especially those who really want bricks with character/ and a great back story.

Reclaimed brick house in Point Gray:

https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/29/th...couver-canada/

New West condo project Portage took reclaimed bricks from the old Continental Hotel. 700 for each unit:

https://www.aragon.ca/reclaimed-brick-at-portage/

TwoFace · #93 Posted **Jul 18, 2020, 4:22 PM**

Also a big hit with the Lakefront Cottage crowd.

officedweller · #94 Posted **Jul 22, 2020, 12:32 AM**

Couple other angles by me today:

Note the double layer of bricks on the Seymour side of the framing store.

officedweller · #95 Posted **Jul 25, 2020, 7:00 PM**

Pic by me yesterday:

mcminsen · #96 Posted **Aug 5, 2020, 11:52 AM**

Again, with the clearing of a site that had old buildings we have new views. I was struck by how large and splendid the two mature trees are (along Robson) now that we have an unimpeded view of them.

Aug.4 '20, my pics

TwoFace · #97 Posted **Aug 5, 2020, 6:21 PM**

The Lennox Pub corner looks like it wants to be demolished as well.

"After over 20 years of serving you, so many memories and laughs and, quite frankly, the best job we’ve ever had, it is with heavy hearts that we are saying goodbye"

Vin · #98 Posted **Aug 5, 2020, 9:18 PM**

The building where Lennox pub is housed deserves heritage protection.

TwoFace · #99 Posted **Aug 5, 2020, 9:35 PM**

May come back to life as something else ...

https://www.commerciallistings.cbre....view=isLetting

Graham_Yvr · #**100** Posted **Aug 5, 2020, 9:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by TwoFace

May come back to life as something else ...

https://www.commerciallistings.cbre....view=isLetting

I believe that's for the Payless Shoe store above and beside the Lennox Pub.