More downtown Youngstown

[JRC]

I think there are a couple here that aren't often seen...
The new tech center is now in use...



I think all the work is done on the facade of the John R. Davis building.  Maybe they will restore the some of the ornament in the future?





Notice the auto-oriented detail...


The back of the new tech center.


When the trees don't have leaves, this is a pretty cool view of the Mahoning Commons bridge. (aka Mr. Peantut bridge)
It's currently being refurbished.

[KJP]

That's some pretty buildings you got there. Can you add some people too?

I heard someone say that a city of pretty buildings but no people isn't really a city. It's a museum.

I hope these investments will start pulling people back.

[ColDayMan]

Love these Youngstown threads!

[JRC]

That's some pretty buildings you got there. Can you add some people too?

I heard someone say that a city of pretty buildings but no people isn't really a city. It's a museum.

I hope these investments will start pulling people back.

Keep in mind that these were taken during "off peak" times.  The first 5 were taken around 7:30AM, before people started arriving for work. (except the construction workers working on Federal St.)  The others were taken after 5:15, after most of the office workers went home. (or to a restaurant like Rosetta Stone or Cedars)

I took another look through my pictures, and I must apologize for the tilt that some of the pictures have.  I was in too much of a hurry, and didn't straighten them.

[Florida Guy]

Thanks JRC. Do you know the status of the Liberty Theater? I heard it is slated to be demolished. Is this true?

[JRC]

I haven't heard anything official, but the concensus is that it will be demolished eventually.

The guy who bought it, Paul Warshauer--in association with Lou Frangos, claimed he wanted to refurbish it.  But, he has a shady past, and most feel that he was just wanted to get some money and run.  No one has heard anything from him for a long time, so it's assumed that the project is dead.

[YtownNewsandViews]

The Taft Technology Building was dedicated yesterday. It is going to be a big boost to the economy of downtown.

Also note, the Reality Buildings had a ribbon cutting last week to announce the construction of 26 apartments in the 14 floor building. They will be converted into 2 bedroom apartments and from the sounds of it, they are going to sell fast. Two other buildings will be renovated in the coming 2-3 years into apartments; making downtown a place to live once again!

http://media3.vindy.com/vindy/swf_flv/flash_video/2008/may/realty_building.flv