Salt Lake City: Official Development News Thread - Part 5 - Page 256

Wasatch Wasteland · #**5101** Posted **Apr 20, 2019, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Old&New

Whatever happened to finishing this plan?

I mean, the only portion that is different from that plan is where the existing 50’s era office building is, but they did manage to integrate it nicely. At least for now. Other than that it’s basically been built as planned.

Orpheum · #**5102** Posted **Apr 20, 2019, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch Wasteland

I mean, the only portion that is different from that plan is where the existing 50’s era office building is, but they did manage to integrate it nicely. At least for now. Other than that it’s basically been built as planned.

And what ever happened to the 2002 Olympic Medals Plaza Cauldron? It was supposed to find a permanent home somewhere on the Capitol grounds. I think in the southwest area? I'll have to see if I can dig up the news article..

Old&New · #**5103** Posted **Apr 21, 2019, 7:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wasatch Wasteland

I mean, the only portion that is different from that plan is where the existing 50’s era office building is, but they did manage to integrate it nicely. At least for now. Other than that it’s basically been built as planned.

This plan was created LONG after the 50’s era building was built. I believe it was created in 2000 and they said it would take 20 years to implement...

Wasatch Wasteland · #**5104** Posted **Apr 21, 2019, 10:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Old&New

This plan was created LONG after the 50’s era building was built. I believe it was created in 2000 and they said it would take 20 years to implement...

Yes, I was saying that the only major portion yet to be completed is the replacement of the remaining 50's building, and that it was integrated nicely for the interim period.

delts145 · #**5105** Posted **Apr 21, 2019, 12:01 PM**

Just as a reminder, here's a picture of the office building before and one after the integration. Fortunately, the older office building design was simplistic enough that it was not a stretch to clean it up. The new window treatment and sheathing
in higher quality materials turned out really well. Many Capitol complexes if not all have had to add office space on their historic campuses. Many of these additions are horribly tacky and out of massing perspective when compared to their original campus.

http://utahcfa.org/wp-content/upload...2012.00253.jpg

https://dfcm.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0487.jpg

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Old&New · #**5106** Posted **Apr 21, 2019, 11:19 PM**

Thanks delts145, I didn’t realize they had done any renovations on those offices. They look pretty good for now, but I would eventually like the building to be replaced though, and the only reason I’m concerned is because it obstructs the view of the complex from Ensign Peak.

nushiof · #**5107** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 2:11 PM**

A back-hoe is currently on the Tower 8 sight (inside the fences) wreaking havoc!

jedikermit · #**5108** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 4:53 PM**

I'm wondering how much inspiration they got for the new pair of small north visitors centers from the original temple annex?

msbutah · #**5109** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 5:24 PM**

Rumblings I've heard...CityWeekly and eBorn books are being evicted from their building on 254 Main. Sounds like they're emptying the building of tenants in a few weeks.

Always Sunny in SLC · #**5110** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 5:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by msbutah

Rumblings I've heard...CityWeekly and eBorn books are being evicted from their building on 254 Main. Sounds like they're emptying the building of tenants in a few weeks.

Keys On Main, as well, I assume?

ThePusherMan · #**5111** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by msbutah

Rumblings I've heard...CityWeekly and eBorn books are being evicted from their building on 254 Main. Sounds like they're emptying the building of tenants in a few weeks.

I will never understand why we are kicking out long term tenants in order to knock down buildings in order to build other buildings when we have literal blocks of surface parking in our downtown core. I just don't understand.

bob rulz · #**5112** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 10:17 PM**

Wait what? What's going on at 254 Main? That's one of the best areas of downtown! I'm going to be pissed if they are tearing out existing businesses in the heart of one of the most vibrant areas (one of the few vibrant areas) of downtown SLC.

bob rulz · #**5113** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 10:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by nushiof

A back-hoe is currently on the Tower 8 sight (inside the fences) wreaking havoc!

I took some pictures yesterday, almost forgot to post them.

100 South in front of Harmons:

The Social Hall Museum has been surrounded by construction:

I'm not quite sure exactly what they're dong to Social Hall Avenue, but it looks like pretty extensive digging is occurring:

The most exciting part - the backhoe beginning the excavation!

Sorry for the glare on some of these images. My lowly phone camera doesn't do well with the wet surfaces and glare from the Sun.

Orlando · #**5114** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 11:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by bob rulz

Wait what? What's going on at 254 Main? That's one of the best areas of downtown! I'm going to be pissed if they are tearing out existing businesses in the heart of one of the most vibrant areas (one of the few vibrant areas) of downtown SLC.

I doubt they are tearing any of those buildings down. The owner is probably just replacing tenants.

Blah_Amazing · #**5115** Posted **Apr 22, 2019, 11:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Orlando

I doubt they are tearing any of those buildings down. The owner is probably just replacing tenants.

If they are going to tear it down, I wouldn't mind either though. If you look at the building itself, it is rather ugly. The area I would really like to see torn down on Main Street is between the Judge Building (300S) and the Boston/Newhouse Buildings. All those 1 floor buildings should be demolished to make way for a more prominent, taller building. I'd also like to see the 'Melting Pot' across the street demolished and turned into a tower.

Orlando · #**5116** Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 4:00 AM**

I think you are thinking of the block further south. 254 South main, where Keys on Main is, is a very nice historic looking building with great storefronts.

Comrade · #**5117** Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 4:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

If they are going to tear it down, I wouldn't mind either though. If you look at the building itself, it is rather ugly. The area I would really like to see torn down on Main Street is between the Judge Building (300S) and the Boston/Newhouse Buildings. All those 1 floor buildings should be demolished to make way for a more prominent, taller building. I'd also like to see the 'Melting Pot' across the street demolished and turned into a tower.

Ugly?

Old&New · #**5118** Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 4:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by bob rulz

Wait what? What's going on at 254 Main? That's one of the best areas of downtown! I'm going to be pissed if they are tearing out existing businesses in the heart of one of the most vibrant areas (one of the few vibrant areas) of downtown SLC.

I feel just as alarmed as you. What's going on?! That's a great building.

Old&New · #**5119** Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 5:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blah_Amazing

If they are going to tear it down, I wouldn't mind either though. If you look at the building itself, it is rather ugly. The area I would really like to see torn down on Main Street is between the Judge Building (300S) and the Boston/Newhouse Buildings. All those 1 floor buildings should be demolished to make way for a more prominent, taller building. I'd also like to see the 'Melting Pot' across the street demolished and turned into a tower.

I just find this view so outlandish that I go into conspiracy mode when I see the person floating this idea only has 30 something posts to their name.

Old&New · #**5120** Posted **Apr 23, 2019, 5:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Comrade

Ugly?

It's absolutely beautiful, historic, and ties us to our past.

You can see the building here in the center:

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/det...reet+salt+lake

And here on the left:

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/det...reet+salt+lake

And here on the left:

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/det...reet+salt+lake

And here on the left:

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/det...reet+salt+lake

And here center:

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/det...reet+salt+lake