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Originally Posted by PHX31
I believe it's some kind of court-use building.
But look at it again and imagine the stone is all glass...
It's actually a nice historic structure that still remains! It's pretty cool when you imagine what it used to be and admire that it's actually still there.
Here it is in a 1930s aerial photo of downtown - it has "PHOENIX" spelled on the roof (you can orient yourself in the picture based on Luhrs).
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Thanks for the photos! My next question was regarding what was underneath as I remember hearing that it was indeed a historic structure.
How are facade restoration programs typically funded? I know most require a matching contribution, but where does the grant money come from? I think it would be great to start that program here, and even better if the City itself started the momentum by reworking this and any other hidden gems they have. Perhaps people can see value once brick and detailed accents are uncovered.
Lastly, do you think the large presence of government services near or along Jackson, notably the courts, jail, probation offices, rehab facilities, etc.precludes the warehouse district from ever attracting an affluent enough population to support a retail market? Can housing develop adjacent to the Ice House with a jail looking over it? Or, do cities 'grow up' to a point where this mix is expected in an urban setting?