Images of Edmonton - Page 244

Landlocked · #**4861** Posted **Jun 26, 2019, 1:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

what a shameful end to such a historic structure.

you obviously have more first-hand knowledge than i do but there seems to be a culture here whereby outrageous estimates are regularly used to justify decisions made for other reasons that result in making decisions with a complete lack of imagination and creativity.

from "wanting to demolish it in 1974" to deciding 17 million was too much to spend to save it in 2002 and to see it still standing in 2019 in spite of how she has been neglected pretty much says it all.

I agree, that if it was reasonable to save it they should do so. The city does however have other schools with the same appeal. If they are more stable and that same money could be used to ensure they continue to function for a long time I'd rather the money went there. Norwood and Alex Taylor come to mind as schools with a nearly identical personality.

Sonog · #**4862** Posted **Jun 28, 2019, 3:58 PM**

@jefrosonic

Harrison · #**4863** Posted **Jun 28, 2019, 4:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Landlocked

I agree, that if it was reasonable to save it they should do so. The city does however have other schools with the same appeal. If they are more stable and that same money could be used to ensure they continue to function for a long time I'd rather the money went there. Norwood and Alex Taylor come to mind as schools with a nearly identical personality.

I created an inventory of historic schools (currently operating as schools or repurposed) and there seems to be 25 others in addition to Ritchie that are historically/architecturally significant. At least we have a decently-sized inventory, but still a shame to lose even one to the wrecking ball.

rakesh · #**4864** Posted **Jun 29, 2019, 10:39 PM**

Coldrsx · #**4865** Posted **Jun 30, 2019, 4:37 PM**

https://twitter.com/kmoorephotos/sta...16169768824832
@kmoorephotos

Sonog · #**4866** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 12:35 PM**

@jefrosonic

Coldrsx · #**4867** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 2:37 PM**

Wow!

Coldrsx · #**4868** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 2:40 PM**

https://twitter.com/kmoorephotos/sta...53570178494465
@kmoorephotos

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4869** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 2:48 PM**

Why wasn't the Walterdale Bridge lit up last night?

Coldrsx · #**4870** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 2:54 PM**

Focus on the fireworks/high level?

Coldrsx · #**4871** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 7:16 PM**

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1146135216462761984
@ianoyeg

EdmTrekker · #**4872** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 8:32 PM**

That exterior LRT entrance is such a street obstruction and visual distraction. Not much hope that will change anytime soon.

kcantor · #**4873** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 9:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

That exterior LRT entrance is such a street obstruction and visual distraction. Not much hope that will change anytime soon.

one could be hopeful that the u of a will finally look at enhancing the internal and external activation of enterprise square and that perhaps the city would participate by replacing or relocating it...

Coldrsx · #**4874** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 9:41 PM**

https://twitter.com/sameer_zs/status...49063184912384
@sameer_zs

EdmTrekker · #**4875** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 11:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

one could be hopeful that the u of a will finally look at enhancing the internal and external activation of enterprise square and that perhaps the city would participate by replacing or relocating it...

Of course I was referring to 104th Street - but I agree with you on same issue at 103rd Street. Embedding an entrance into the building is preferable, however you would need to convince the City Historical Planner or police to allow a change to the exterior of the Hudson Bay Building and of course have UA support and contribution.

kcantor · #**4876** Posted **Jul 2, 2019, 11:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

Of course I was referring to 104th Street - but I agree with you on same issue at 103rd Street. Embedding an entrance into the building is preferable, however you would need to convince the City Historical Planner or police to allow a change to the exterior of the Hudson Bay Building and of course have UA support and contribution.

this was always one of my favourites instead of those concrete bunkers we created:

1421 by cdnklc, on Flickr

Hallsy's Toupee · #**4877** Posted **Jul 3, 2019, 1:18 AM**

They really need to replace the LRT entrance bunkers along Jasper Ave. The one at Rice Howard Way really bugs the hell outta me. The refurbished ones on 104 St are a good start though.

Coldrsx · #**4878** Posted **Jul 4, 2019, 6:12 PM**

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1146818183279419393
@ianoyeg

Coldrsx · #**4879** Posted **Jul 4, 2019, 7:33 PM**

https://twitter.com/YEGTweetup/statu...28503316787201
@YEGTweetup

SHOFEAR · #**4880** Posted **Jul 4, 2019, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

https://twitter.com/IanOyeg/status/1146818183279419393
@ianoyeg

where did your drive land?