September 23, 20159 yr Unfortunate loss in the Delahunty Building fire, though I'm thrilled there was no serious injury or loss of life (methinks the now-heroic canine may have been the closest the 2 individuals had to a smoke alarm). Like the Steve's Lunch building fire/demo earlier this year over on Lorain Av, this building was not large in size, but significant in terms of history. IIRC Steve's Lunch (building) was built in the 1860s. Delahunty looks to be a rough contemporary... too bad.
September 23, 20159 yr ^... actually Google Street views reveal that the Delahunty Building was erected in 1903... that's still pretty old. From the looks of the Google Street view, taken just over a year ago, it appears the building was being rehabbed... an insurance fire, perhaps? ... At any rate, let's hope it's replaced with some kind of quality mixed-use development because you don't want the loss of urban fabric on that still-dense part of Detroit which, at the moment, is still "transitional."
November 18, 20159 yr The disappearing East Side... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2015/11202015/index.php City Planning Commission Agenda for November 20, 2015 NORTHEAST DESIGN REVIEW NE2015-028 – Proposed Demolition of a Three-Story Apartment Building Project Address: 616 East 140th Street Project Representative: Ayonna Donald, City of Cleveland NE2015-029 – Proposed Demolition of a Two-Story Mixed-Use Building Project Address: 15916 St. Clair Avenue Project Representative: Ayonna Donald, City of Cleveland SOUTHEAST DESIGN REVIEW SE2015-022 – Proposed Demolition of a 2 ½-Story Residential Structure: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 11821 Union Avenue Project Representative: Jim Maher, County Land Bank SE2015-023 – Proposed Demolition of a 2 ½-Story Residential Structure: Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 3477 East 152nd Street Project Representative: Jim Maher, County Land Bank "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 18, 20159 yr Truly sad. Let's hope if they get torn down they are replaced with something worthy--mixed use apartments and retail would be great. Please no Happy's Pizza, CVS or Walgreens. If???
November 18, 20159 yr If we're going to continue allowing the mass teardown of our pedestrian- and transit- oriented built environment, we need to make sure it is replaced with similarly focused designs. The residents in these neighborhoods deserve that, as do all of us who have a stake in this city's long term viability. We cannot abide losing any more 2-3 story urban structures and getting a CVS in their place.
November 18, 20159 yr ^... actually Google Street views reveal that the Delahunty Building was erected in 1903... that's still pretty old. From the looks of the Google Street view, taken just over a year ago, it appears the building was being rehabbed... an insurance fire, perhaps? ... At any rate, let's hope it's replaced with some kind of quality mixed-use development because you don't want the loss of urban fabric on that still-dense part of Detroit which, at the moment, is still "transitional." Just some FYI, the Delahunty was in fact being renovated. Careless neighbors started the fire. And I think it's important to note that it wasn't the first time they started a fire. The Delahunty group attempted several times to get the city to crack down on some very questionable activities and practices going on next door. Some very obvious code violations, etc. But nothing was ever done.
November 18, 20159 yr If we're going to continue allowing the mass teardown of our pedestrian- and transit- oriented built environment, we need to make sure it is replaced with similarly focused designs. The residents in these neighborhoods deserve that, as do all of us who have a stake in this city's long term viability. We cannot abide losing any more 2-3 story urban structures and getting a CVS in their place. I'm sad to lose these buildings, too. But I don't think 4 buildings scattered over dozens of square miles equals "mass" teardowns. It's piecemeal. And who do you expect to "replace" these buildings?
November 18, 20159 yr ^Grass lots... all over the place. On pretty much every commercial corridor on the east-side. Without a population to replace those who have left, we'll be seeing this increasingly.
November 18, 20159 yr If we're going to continue allowing the mass teardown of our pedestrian- and transit- oriented built environment, we need to make sure it is replaced with similarly focused designs. The residents in these neighborhoods deserve that, as do all of us who have a stake in this city's long term viability. We cannot abide losing any more 2-3 story urban structures and getting a CVS in their place. I'm sad to lose these buildings, too. But I don't think 4 buildings scattered over dozens of square miles equals "mass" teardowns. It's piecemeal. And who do you expect to "replace" these buildings? Those 4 buildings are listed on a single meeting's agenda. The cumulative effect of that pace can be seen on any major street in the city. Your question about future plans is a good one, and I'm hoping the city asks similar questions before approving demo. ^Grass lots... all over the place. On pretty much every commercial corridor on the east-side. Without a population to replace those who have left, we'll be seeing this increasingly. Agreed, and we need to start worrying about the effect of these dead arteries on the city's ability to draw and retain population. Step One to saving neighborhoods is to quit actively destroying them.
November 18, 20159 yr ^Grass lots... all over the place. On pretty much every commercial corridor on the east-side. Without a population to replace those who have left, we'll be seeing this increasingly. And by continuing to allow, if not encourage the urban core to possess a decreasing share of the metro area's employment. Areas within 10 miles of Public Square now have only 38 percent of the metro area's employment. Residential sprawl chases employment sprawl and in a region with no population growth it leaves behind a growing doughnut hole. The public sector can and should take the lead on this, which is why having the state hospital relocate from Sagamore Hills to Midtown was a valuable move that would have also created spin-off jobs nearby. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 20, 20159 yr Looks like the final portions of the Harvard Avenue face of the old Harshaw building (in red) will be down soon. The two buildings boxed in yellow have been down for a while. For reference, I have an arrow at the Harvard Avenue entrance of the Tow Path Trail
December 1, 20159 yr Final Design Development Approval Demolition 1. Project: DF2015: FirstEnergy Lakeshore Power Plant Demolition Project Project Address: 6800 South Marginal Road Project Representative: Leo Slansky, Independence Excavating, Inc.; John Estremera, FirstEnergy http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2015/12042015/DRC2015_12_3.pdf
December 9, 20159 yr 6601-05 St Clair by Ken Prendergast, on Flickr Unfortunately "72 East LLC" is a used car dealer. I wish a better land use was in the offing for this neighborhood. But when used car lot is better than what's there now, it shows how bad things had gotten for the area... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2015/pdf/NE_Design_Review_Agenda_12-15-15.pdf Northeast Design Review District Agenda (8:00a.m., Tuesday, December 15th, 2015) Memorial-Nottingham Branch, 17109 Lake Shore Boulevard 4. NE 2015-032 —6601/6605 St. Clair Ave – Demolition & Exterior Modification © Location: 6601/6605 St. Clair Ave St. Clair Design Review District Proposed demolition of two commercial structures. Project Representative: Chris Grootenboer, 72 East, LLC "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 10, 20159 yr An impromptu demo. Bummer. Firefighters battle early-morning blaze on Cleveland's East Side http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/12/firefighters_battle_early-morn.html#incart_river_home
December 10, 20159 yr An impromptu demo. Bummer. Firefighters battle early-morning blaze on Cleveland's East Side http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/12/firefighters_battle_early-morn.html#incart_river_home Look at that site on Google Earth. Not so much "impromptu" as redundant. Though those kinds of flames suggest an illicit lab.
December 10, 20159 yr Holy crap! A demolition I support: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/12/cleveland_landmarks_commission_4.html#incart_river_home What's a good thread to discuss redevelopment?
December 11, 20159 yr I thought that closed long ago! It looked terrible then - looks worse now. But it's closed, so...
December 11, 20159 yr Holy crap! A demolition I support: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2015/12/cleveland_landmarks_commission_4.html#incart_river_home What's a good thread to discuss redevelopment? Detroit Shorway thread. Also there was an article posted on the previous page on cleveland.com about what CSMD wants to do with the site and how the CDC has been trying to get them to sell. www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,653.2200.html
December 12, 20159 yr Snapped two shots of the Haab's Bakery building coming down earlier this week (West 19th in Duck Island): clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
December 15, 20159 yr New York Spaghetti House demolition under way. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
December 16, 20159 yr One of the surviving "Millionaires' Row" mansions, albeit a smaller one. But damn look at how this beauty was neglected... http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/designreview/drcagenda/2015/12182015/index.php City Planning Commission Agenda for December 18, 2015 EC2015-047 – Proposed Demolition of a 4-story Residential Structure; Seeking Final Approval Project Address: 7609 Euclid Avenue Project Representative: Jillian Watson, Cleveland Housing Network Richard Carr, Eden "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 17, 20159 yr East Cleveland has been on a demolition spree lately. Is there an infusion of grant money?
December 18, 20159 yr Looks like the final portions of the Harvard Avenue face of the old Harshaw building (in red) will be down soon. The two buildings boxed in yellow have been down for a while. For reference, I have an arrow at the Harvard Avenue entrance of the Tow Path Trail Harshaw is all but gone.... finally
December 23, 20159 yr The Playhouse square building (if that's what it's called? It was the name on the front of the building), South side of Euclid, between 17th and 18th, is being demoed as I write
December 23, 20159 yr The Playhouse square building (if that's what it's called? It was the name on the front of the building), South side of Euclid, between 17th and 18th, is being demoed as I write Status as of about 5:15pm tonight
December 23, 20159 yr The Playhouse square building (if that's what it's called? It was the name on the front of the building), South side of Euclid, between 17th and 18th, is being demoed as I write Status as of about 5:15pm tonight As of 5 minutes ago
December 23, 20159 yr Why was that building being demolished? New student housing development. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,14163.msg782916.html#new
December 24, 20159 yr Sad. Looked like a nice historic building :( It looked like it was in good condition as well.
February 16, 20169 yr It appears these two houses which are part of the footprint of Brickhaus Partners Ohio City development are slated for demo per a building and housing permit. The owner is listed as Brickhaus and are scheduled to come down this week. Also Brickhaus was asked on their FB page when construction will begin and they indicated this summer. So let's hope. http://www.brickhauspartners.com/ohio-city/index.html No architectural loss - that's for sure! UGLY. . . .
February 17, 20169 yr St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, formerly located in the Union-Miles Park neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, was recently demolished. Many more photos and history → http://abandonedonline.net/20160217SJBCCD
February 17, 20169 yr How did that furniture get left in there???!?!?!?!?! Looks like it was a beautiful space. Such a shame, the sub-urbanization of America causes beauties like these to disappear.
February 25, 20169 yr Word is Tremont Montessori is next on the demo block. 2409 West 10th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4783204,-81.6864173,3a,75y,321.74h,86.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgo4xTZvicpDZWa0xMI_Ijg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en-US
February 25, 20169 yr Word is Tremont Montessori is next on the demo block. 2409 West 10th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4783204,-81.6864173,3a,75y,321.74h,86.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgo4xTZvicpDZWa0xMI_Ijg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en-US Someone better save those arched stone doorways that have "Tremont" carved into them. Always loved those.
February 26, 20169 yr Word is Tremont Montessori is next on the demo block. 2409 West 10th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4783204,-81.6864173,3a,75y,321.74h,86.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgo4xTZvicpDZWa0xMI_Ijg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1?hl=en-US That's too bad I always thought that was a no brainer residential conversion. Hopefully whatever replaces it will utilize the grounds more efficiently...for now that parking lot seems like a huge waste of space.
February 26, 20169 yr That's terrible... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 9, 20169 yr https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4880039,-81.6484271,3a,67.6y,183.73h,82.73t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sNGCWYniF02SNfdOuYMTmJA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 A wrecking ball/Bobcat was placed next to these abutting buildings at 6002 Woodland Was partially torched in December from an arson; roof is now caved in. Shame it's one of the last buildings on Woodland that's original and has no setback (I only know of maybe 3-4 others on woodland from 22nd to 79th that are original with no setback....) but it's been empty since I've started working across the street 3 years ago and I imagine the market for this building and area is probably the weakest in cleveland... UPDATE (March 20th): Demolition Completed. Only 6002 was demolished, the Adjacent building 5912 is still there, barely hanging on. This property (5912) is owned by Burton, Bell, Carter Development, the CDC in the area (although they've focused more south of Woodland in the past..).
March 24, 20169 yr Photos: The Hilliard Theater in Lakewood is in Terrible Shape https://t.co/mFXhZ2h1Ua "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 24, 20169 yr Photos: The Hilliard Theater in Lakewood is in Terrible Shape https://t.co/mFXhZ2h1Ua First impressions, that does not look repairable for less than a new building would cost.
March 24, 20169 yr Lakewood City Council authorizes $1 million for Hilliard Square Theater demolition By Bruce Geiselman, special to cleveland.com on March 23, 2016 at 5:39 PM, updated March 23, 2016 at 5:40 PM LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- City Council this week passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Michael Summers to spend as much as $1 million to demolish the former Hilliard Square Theater, which the city says has fallen into disrepair. The first steps could begin in June as crews begin removing asbestos from the 89-year-old building. An inspection revealed asbestos is present throughout the building in plaster. The city estimates asbestos abatement could take four to five months to complete and cost about $500,000. Demolition, which could follow in the fall, would cost about $400,000, Lakewood Planning and Development Director Dru Siley said. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/index.ssf/2016/03/lakewood_city_council_authoriz.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 25, 20169 yr Cleveland school district says new Sunbeam school requires demolition of Jesse Owens school Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer By Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer on March 24, 2016 at 1:54 PM, updated March 24, 2016 at 3:18 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Municipal School District says that building the best possible new Sunbeam School for medically fragile children requires demolishing the architecturally impressive Jesse Owens School, which a developer had sought to renovate as apartments. http://www.cleveland.com/architecture/index.ssf/2016/03/cleveland_school_district_says.html#incart_river_mobileshort_home
March 26, 20169 yr Lakewood City Council authorizes $1 million for Hilliard Square Theater demolition By Bruce Geiselman, special to cleveland.com on March 23, 2016 at 5:39 PM, updated March 23, 2016 at 5:40 PM LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- City Council this week passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Michael Summers to spend as much as $1 million to demolish the former Hilliard Square Theater, which the city says has fallen into disrepair. The first steps could begin in June as crews begin removing asbestos from the 89-year-old building. An inspection revealed asbestos is present throughout the building in plaster. The city estimates asbestos abatement could take four to five months to complete and cost about $500,000. Demolition, which could follow in the fall, would cost about $400,000, Lakewood Planning and Development Director Dru Siley said. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/index.ssf/2016/03/lakewood_city_council_authoriz.html Countless people have tried prying this building from the City of Lakewood's hands.
March 26, 20169 yr ^ When the adjacent school was built the theatre could have shared a parking lot. That ball being dropped, along with Hurricane Sandy damaging the roof was the death knell.
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