Posted November 26, 200618 yr From the 11/20/06 Newark Advocate: C-TEC celebrates community with facility dedication Faculty, administrators, community leaders commemorate renovation By LIZA MARTIN Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- It was a dedication to a school, a community and a future. Administrators, faculty and community leaders gathered Sunday for the Career and Technology Education Centers' campus dedication ceremony in celebration of the facility's newly completed building and renovations at its 150 Price Road location. The 341,000-square-foot high school expansion, which had seen delays and a change in contractor since the project began more than two years ago, includes administrative offices, added classrooms, a larger auditorium and science and technology labs, said Rick Orr, C-TEC's facilities director. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061120/NEWS01/611200303/1002/rss01
June 22, 200717 yr Group envisions downtown's future Participants want non-profit to buy property for revitalization By MARK SZAKONYI Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- The creation of a not-for-profit group with the goal of acquiring downtown Newark property for revitalization could be a possibility after about 30 of the city's key figures met Wednesday. The meeting at The Works hatched a core committee that will look into the possibility of creating a not-for-profit group that would buy and develop downtown property, said Marcia Downes, executive director of The Works. Jerry McClain, owner of Jerry McClain Co., said the idea of pooling resources to buy rundown property is necessary because many of its owners ask exorbitant prices. "They want to get all the profit they can, and they don't care what it looks like," he said. "Some of them are slum lords." He said improving the gateway from Ohio 16 would prove even more essential when the Ohio 161/37 expansion project is complete, bringing more traffic through town. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070621/NEWS01/706210328
June 22, 200717 yr Awesome! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 25, 200717 yr Author C-TEC goes green for expansion Futuristic features are Earth-friendly By MARK SZAKONYI, Newark Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Rocky Hill at first was skeptical of the new waterless urinals at The Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County. But he has changed his mind. "It looks like a regular urinal, just no water flow and no smell," said the senior criminal justice instructor. Innovations helping the environment and conserving energy aren't limited to the restrooms. From its white reflective roof down to drainage tiles made from recycled milk cartons, the facility is on the cutting edge and the first of its kind in Ohio. The $39.4 million renovation and expansion project is expected to make C-TEC the first public institution in the state to be certified with The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Superintendent Ron Cassidy said. C-TEC expects to become fully certified in late July, he said. LEED is the nationally-accepted benchmark for buildings with design, construction and operation that is environmentally and energy friendly, according to the LEED Web site. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070624/NEWS01/706240303/1002/rss01
June 25, 200717 yr New group aims to revitalize downtown Newark Survey: Retail image is poor, parking is average, but respondents like history, architecture, layout Sunday, June 24, 2007 By LORI WINCE ThisWeek Staff Writer A group of 31 business and community leaders came together last week in support of revitalizing downtown Newark. "We had a great discussion, and I think we're very excited about the potential," said David Brenner, the group's moderator. The meeting was sponsored by the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Cheri Hottinger said a survey was sent to the people who planned to attend to find out what they think about the condition of downtown Newark. Results showed that the city's retail image is poor and office space is average. Parking, traffic management and safety also were rated average, while there were complaints about vacant spaces, property maintenance, weeds, trash and clutter, lack of money for revitalization and a lack of attractions to keep people downtown after 5 p.m. The survey also found several strengths in downtown, including the square, history and architecture, locally owned businesses, the county buildings and a good layout. The attitude of many business owners, philanthropists and government officials was listed as favorable to improvements. Read more at http://www.thisweeknews.com/?sec=lickingcounty&story=sites/thisweeknews/062407/LickingCounty/News/062407-News-377408.html
June 28, 200717 yr Author From the 6/27/07 Newark Advocate: Photo Galleries: Carson Elementary construction New Newark schools making progress Carson, Hillview set to begin on finishing touches By JENNIFER NESBITT Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- With the walls painted, the floors tiled and wooden cubbies waiting in every classroom, the new Carson Elementary is just about ready for students. The building just needs to have its electrical work, bathroom fixtures, kitchen and some other finishing touches finalized before it's handed over to the Newark City School District in three months. Hillview Elementary is progressing at about the same rate as Carson, with Liberty Middle School and Legend Elementary slightly behind. Cherry Valley Elementary is three to four months behind because the site was not as prepared for the contractors as the other sites were. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070627/NEWS01/703270302/1002/rss01
July 3, 200717 yr Author From the 7/2/07 Newark Advocate: 161 Accord may be communications only Only 4 of 7 communities commit to formal plan By CHARLES A. PETERSON Advocate Reporter A development planning strategy along the new four-lane Ohio 161 between Newark and New Albany now appears unlikely, but it still is possible that representatives of the seven governing units located along the route will maintain open communication. At a recent meeting of that group, the Ohio 161 Accord, only four of the seven members were committed to idea of hiring a consultant to establish a development planning strategy along the corridor. http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070702/NEWS01/707020302/1002/rss01
July 4, 200717 yr Author From the 7/3/07 Newark Advocate: LMH to offer public preview of pavilion New emergency, surgery departments on display at July 21 open house By JEN SCHERER Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- People curious about the almost completed critical care pavilion at Licking Memorial Hospital can take a closer look during an open house this month. The 100,000-square-foot John & Mary Alford Pavilion will house the emergency and surgery departments and includes surgery suites with the latest technology. The pavilion was named the John and Mary Alford Pavilion after Barbara and Michael Cantlin committed to a $3.5 million donation in support of the project. The gift was made in memory of Barbara's parents, both of whom contributed time and money to support the hospital, according to information published in the May edition of the Licking Memorial Health Systems Community Connection. For more information, visit www.LMHealth.org and click on the "Construction Breaking News" tab on the lower left-hand side of the screen. More at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070703/NEWS01/707030302/1002/rss01
July 7, 200717 yr Article below focuses mainly downtown Newark festivals, but has some mention of downtown Newark redevelopment. Who feels impact of downtown festivals? By MARK SZAKONYI Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Newark's downtown festivals, such as today's Jazz & Ribs Festival, help local merchants, but their effect varies depending on the business and the festival. Attracting people downtown might not translate to same-day sales, but letting people know what is downtown can have a lasting effect, said Virginia Patterson, leader of the Downtown Newark Association. Other ways to promote downtown business would be to have craft shows and flea markets in The Arcade and to bring the Farmers Market to the Square instead of at its current site adjacent to McDonald's, Patterson said. "During the holidays, some towns have carolers and wagon rides," she said. "I think it would be great if all merchants had one big holiday open house with entertainment." Patterson said she would like to see more festivals like Jazz & Ribs because they bring families and people who spend the whole day downtown. The Frame Up owner Sandy Ridella said festivals that promote the arts help merchants the most and pointed to the now-defunct Art in the City. The event encouraged people to visit downtown merchants because the art was displayed within the businesses, she said. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070707/NEWS01/707010328
July 12, 200717 yr Editorial from today's Advocate. I don't quite follow the logic that the SR 161 Expansion project will somehow aid in the redevelopment of downtown Newark, but it seems to come up in every article that I read about the subject. Considering a major detriment to the downtown area was the SR 16 expressway construction, I seriously doubt that a highway expansion project on the western portion of the county will do much for a reinvented downtown. Now if commuter rail or intercity rail were to come through that might be a different story... Unlock downtown potential It's in there. That's the refrain in a commercial for a popular food product. The same could be said for downtown Newark. There is good stuff in there; it just needs to be drawn out. Downtown Newark does have a lot going for it. Take a look around. A great courthouse, surrounded by nice grounds with trees, picnic tables and benches. A renovated theatre. Restaurants from easy-going fast food to those with more elaborate menus. A variety of shops. Special activities throughout the year. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070711/NEWS01/707110301
July 16, 200717 yr Author From the 7/15/07 Newark Advocate: PHOTO: Dr. Howard Reeves, chief of surgery at Licking Memorial Hospital, stands in front of a $3 million biplane scanner in one of the new surgery rooms. Michael Lehmkuhle, The Advocate PHOTO: The John and Mary Alford Pavilion at Licking Memorial Hospital is shown from the outside. Michael Lehmkuhle, The Advocate Photo Galleries: * New LMH Alford Pavilion LMH expansion aims at providing new technology, privacy By MARK SZAKONYI Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Having to go to the emergency room or under the knife is nobody's idea of a good time. But Licking Memorial Hospital's $39 million critical care pavilion promises to make it the best experience it can be under the circumstances. With its spacious rooms and abundance of natural light, the 100,000-square-foot John and Mary Alford Pavilion is aimed at providing patients a relaxed and private visit. It's LMH's largest single expansion since the hospital moved to its campus on Newark's west side in 1966. By the numbers Licking Memorial Hospital's Critical Care Pavilion: Cost: $39 million Size: 100,000 square feet Private emergency treatment rooms: 48 Private isolation rooms: 3 Operating suites: 10 Procedure rooms: 4 Pre- and post-operation rooms: 34 Emergency department's current annual capacity: 35,000 Emergency department's annual visits: 50,000 New emergency department's capacity: 100,000 Source: Licking Memorial Hospital More at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070715/NEWS01/707150301/1002/rss01
July 26, 200717 yr May not be a high-rise condo or office building, but at least it is a start. Also, good to see some development may be coming to the Newark Arcade. For those interested, there is a link to the article which had a picture of the interior. Tavern spices up city's Arcade By MARK SZAKONYI Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- A new tavern in Newark's downtown Arcade might bring some much-needed foot traffic to the almost turn-of-the-century mall. Although the Arcade is a virtual ghost town in the early afternoon, The Tavern in the Arcade is attracting a sizable crowd that could spur more businesses to locate nearby. The tavern's hardwood floors, diamond-plated bar, stage and exposed brick walls bring to mind the Arcade's more illustrous past. He said he spent about $80,000 to redo everything but the kitchen in the 2,500-square-foot space at 17 Arcade Place. It's unknown how much the owners of the Arcade are willing to invest in the property, though repair work was being done the last two weeks. Newarcade Co. -- the owners of the majority of the mall -- have plans for the Arcade but are not ready to disclose them, said Clair Schell, who is one of the three owners. Schell said he will share plans within the next few weeks concerning the mall between Third and Fourth streets and between Church and West Main streets. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070725/NEWS01/707250301
July 26, 200717 yr The arcade is awesome, it is good to hear someone is trying something. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=12933.0
August 30, 200717 yr Another version of the article was in the ThisWeekNews Sunday Dispatch insert for Licking County. It had some neat illustrations of the neighborhood hub/community center, redeveloped restaurant, and other redeveloped buildings. I'll post a link if they are ever uploaded. Project aim is to restore buildings, landscape on East Main Street By RUSS ZIMMER Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Early plans for the East Main Street Urban Visioning Project call for expanding the look of the East End's noteworthy structures and distinguishing characteristics. Designers from the Neighborhood Design Center, a nonprofit design, architecture and planning organization, presented slides Tuesday night to about 50 residents and city officials showing a revitalized East End. The preliminary results call for the creation or restoration of more than 20 buildings as well as the fencing, streetscapes and infrastructure that line the street. The new and remodeled structures all would share similar themes inspired by three primary sources: The look of the familiar East Main Street bridge that separates the East End from downtown, the New Orleans-style balconies that dotted the businesses and homes in years past and the iron brackets that jutted out from those balconies. Using the designs of identifiable landmarks, such as the Old Home Bank building, is a cornerstone of the evolving model. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070819/NEWS01/708190301
September 4, 200717 yr Community unfurls vision for East End Long-term commitment, money keys to project By KENT MALLETT Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- Improvements planned for East Main Street from Cedar Street to the East Main Street Bridge will require plenty of patience, commitment and, of course, money. The East Main Street Urban Visioning Project recommends the creation or restoration of more than 20 buildings as well as fencing, streetscapes and infrastructure along the street. Designers from the Neighborhood Design Center, a nonprofit design, architecture and planning organization, presented slides earlier this week to about 50 residents and city officials showing a revitalized East End. The final details of the plan will be announced in the fall. Photo gallery of East End Vision: http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=BF&Dato=20070901&Kategori=PHOTOGALLERIES02&Lopenr=709020803&Ref=PH
September 14, 200717 yr Exciting news finally involving possible residential development in downtown Newark. Some things I agree with and others I don't - I don't see how the SR 161 expansion will fuel downtown development. The expressway through Newark helped to kill the downtown area by creating a quick and convenient bypass of downtown, so how will a highway look-a-like on the western edge of the county fuel its rebirth?? If downtown Newark is betting on transportation infrastructure to aid in urban redevelopment, then look to the underused piece of infrastructure that goes through the heart of downtown Newark, Heath, Zanesville and Pataskala - a rail line. Ok, enough rambling... Loft abodes could spur downtown growth Revitalization effort needs residential growth, developer says By KENT MALLETT Advocate Reporter NEWARK — A downtown revitalization group wonders if you build it downtown, will “they” come to live, work or shop here? Steve Herb, a developer who works with commercial investment Realtor Anderson Layman Company, told a group of local business owners and investors that people will come to live in renovated second or third floors of downtown buildings used for retail business. Herb outlined his vision for upscale apartments and condos on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square, which is called Courthouse Square South. The target area will be on South Park Place, from South Third Street to the alley halfway down the block, and on South Third Street, from West Main Street to Market Street, excluding Candlewick Commons. Herb has 10 parcels under contract, and verbal agreements on three others. “Residential, that’s the key component,” Herb said. “If you don’t put the residential first, you’re really putting the cart before the horse. The (widening of Ohio) 161 project, most of us believe that will open the floodgates and Newark may as well reap the benefits.” Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070913/NEWS01/709130303
November 4, 200717 yr City's downtown buildings fare well in analysis High ratings could help boost occupancy, business By ABBEY STIRGWOLT Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- The few small teams of people who battled a blazing August sun to spend a day trudging through Newark were pleasantly surprised by what they learned: Namely, despite complaints of rundown buildings and overgrown properties, the area appeared to be more heavily occupied than they thought. "I was surprised with the results overall," said Cheri Hottinger, president of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. "There were very few buildings that we rated bad." The group did a walking tour and analyzed, by sight, 794 properties in the downtown area, rating them in one of five categories: "excellent" being the best, and "bad" the worst. The results then were compiled into a series of maps identifying how each property rated. More than half were classified as either "excellent" or "good"; only 2 percent were "bad" -- defined as "totally deteriorated and should be razed." Participants in the survey included representatives from Wachtel & McAnally, the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, the city of Newark and the Port Authority. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071104/NEWS01/711040301
November 16, 200717 yr New hope for Newark's old Arcade Shops and shoppers might rediscover 101-year-old gem Friday, November 16, 2007 3:55 AM By Josh Jarman, The Columbus Dispatch NEWARK, Ohio -- A long-overlooked jewel could get a bit of polishing this winter as new owners renovate the Arcade downtown. The mall's new owner, Newark Downtown Center Inc., led by Thomas Cotton, bought the 101-year-old structure in late August for $425,000 with the hope of returning it to a central shopping destination. The owner is planning a holiday-themed event Thanksgiving weekend to reintroduce the historic shopping center to Newark. The centerpiece of the event will be the return of Santa Claus after the annual lighting of the Licking County Courthouse decorations at about 7 p.m. Nov. 23. There also will be a craft fair that night and a children's gift workshop on Nov. 24. Visitors also will be asked to share their memories -- oral or written -- of the Arcade during the two-day event. Read more at http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2007/11/16/Arcade.ART_ART_11-16-07_C10_SS8G7M4.html?sid=101
November 16, 200717 yr Wonderful news for Newark. Great looking building with an interesting history.
February 11, 200817 yr Businessman wants Newark to have a new front door Duo plan to give Fourth, Locust area a fresh appearance By JIM SABIN Local News Editor NEWARK -- The first time Jerry McClain's then-future wife, Jan, came to Newark, she had a surprising revelation for him. "She said, 'Jerry, Newark isn't a very nice town, is it?'" he recalled. He asked why she thought so. She replied she had come into town and stopped at the traffic light at Fourth and Locust streets. Right in front of her was a dilapidated gray house, the same house that still stands there more than a decade later. Jan died several years ago, and the house is still there. But it won't be standing much longer, and neither will at least four other structures nearby. McClain will tear down the old house, the run-down apartment building next door, and three houses across Locust from that building -- including the one where, as a boy, a doctor sewed up McClain's arm after a bicycle accident. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080211/NEWS01/802110302
February 25, 200817 yr Old train depots preserved, discarded By TIFFANY EDWARDS Advocate Reporter NEWARK — In the first half of the 20th century, an average of 90 freight and 25 passenger trains chugged through Newark each day, according to a railroad history compiled by The Works. Author June Harman Butts (pen name Betts) moved to Newark in 1943, when her father was working on the construction of Kaiser Aluminum. Her memory of that childhood trip aboard a train from Jackson, Miss., still is vivid. “Train travel was exciting to me,” she said. “The train was filled with servicemen. All the seats were taken, and there were people sitting on their suitcases. My brother was older and played cards with them in the aisles.” Many servicemen used the Pennsylvania station in downtown Newark, including her future husband, who was an Army medic during World War II. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080224/UPDATES01/80224009
March 13, 200817 yr Changes planned for downtown entrance Locust Street demolition creates opportunity for redevelopment By KENT MALLETT Advocate Reporter NEWARK — Opinions vary on what the downtown entrance from Ohio 16 should look like, but everyone agrees it will be an improvement. Dilapidated houses on Fourth and Locust streets are being demolished, providing the city with an opportunity to make a better first impression on visitors. Green space, condominiums, a youth center and parking are some ideas from residents. Developer Jerry McClain, owner of Jerry McClain Co., continued his demolition project Wednesday, when two Locust Street houses between Fourth Street and Elmwood came down. A third adjacent house will be demolished and all the debris should be removed this week, McClain said. He demolished a rundown house on the southeast corner of Fourth and Locust streets last month. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080725/NEWS01/807250301
March 24, 200817 yr Newark graduate restoring Old Home Building designed by famous architect By TIFFANY EDWARDS Advocate Reporter NEWARK -- With its winged lions, organic ornamentation and blue-green glass mosaics, the terra cotta building on the corner of West Main and Third streets downtown still is an eye-catcher. One of America's most famous architects, Louis Sullivan, designed the structure as a bank called the Old Home Building in 1914. Sullivan (1856-1924) was a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright and a pioneer in the design of the modern skyscraper. He coined the phrase "form follows function." The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places twice, first on its own merits and second as part of the historic downtown. "There have been many, many people to come to see the building, especially out of the Chicago area," local architect Don Gunnerson said. "What struck me when I first saw the building in the '50s were the scale and proportions. I think the proportions are just elegant." Yet, in the almost 100 years since it opened to great approval in Newark, its significance has been lost to all but architecture buffs. It has been altered by tenants and its elaborate artwork concealed and neglected. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080324/NEWS01/803240302
June 26, 200816 yr Identity sought for Newark’s downtown AMY PICARD NEWARK — As new development near Newark’s downtown takes its first steps, community members met Wednesday to discuss the future of the area. In a meeting facilitated by the Neighborhood Design Center, a nonprofit organization that intends to create a cohesive design to improve the look and function of Newark’s downtown, community leaders discussed current problems. In spring 2009, construction is expected to begin on new entrance and exit ramps from Ohio 16 to Ohio 13. City officials believe this construction could be a starting point for the project. The project then would continue down Fourth Street to Main Street and possibly to the Courthouse Square. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080825/NEWS01/808250301
August 20, 200816 yr Newark planners discuss connecting bike paths, improving streets By AMY PICARD NEWARK — Although city officials, residents and business owners gathered to talk about the future of the Fourth Street corridor Tuesday, the discussion quickly turned toward the advantages of connecting the bike paths downtown and the perception there is a lack of parking in the area. The discussion, led by the Neighborhood Design Center, is the second in a series of discussions aimed at creating an identity for downtown Newark, specifically along the Fourth Street entrance. The discussions are expected to culminate in a plan presented by the Design Center to the city in September. Engineer Brian Morehead said some money will be made available to the city to create streetscape improvements when the Ohio Department of Transportation makes changes to the Ohio 16 entrances and exits at Fourth Street. Although the city is paying for the study by the Neighborhood Design Center to create a plan to start some of those improvements, city officials hope the study will become a larger plan for the downtown area. Read more at http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/UPDATES01/80819024
August 20, 200816 yr Thanks for keeping us updated; I always love to hear what is going on in Newark. I was in Newark this weekend and it looked like the Sullivan was vacant; occuping this space should be a top priority for the city.
August 24, 200816 yr Great architecture and plenty of grit... Back in the day, Newark had a beautiful 9-story tower; that building is now destroyed and the adjacent 6-story is recladded. :cry: Present day view
August 24, 200816 yr Great job! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 24, 200816 yr Nice photos, Ink. Didn't see much in the way of "grit". (except for some of the contemporary buildings. There were two photos I was curious about- the first was the "Home Loan Association" building and the other showed a colorful "Old Home" sign-both of these look amazingly like some designs by famous architect Louis Sullivan. Are they old buildings? Second, could they actually be Louis Sullivan designs or perhaps by one of his contemporaries?
August 25, 200816 yr The Newark arcade was built in 1908. As recently as 25 years ago, Ohio had seven old glass-roofed arcades. Springfield, built in 1883; Cleveland, built in 1890; Euclid, built in 1992; Colonial, built in 1898; Dayton, built in 1904; Newark, 1908; and the half-block Lind Arcade, built in Zanesville in 1928. Springfield's was leveled in the late '80s, and I'm not sure about Zanesville.
August 25, 200816 yr Addendum: Ink, a couple of web sites did confirm that the Home Building Association in Newark, Ohio, now an ice-cream parlor, was indeed a Louis Sullivan design. Frank Lloyd Wright was an admirer of Sullivan's work. I will have to make a trip someday to Newark just to see one of the rare surviving examples of Louis Sullivan's architectural legacy.
August 25, 200816 yr Addendum: Ink, a couple of web sites did confirm that the Home Building Association in Newark, Ohio, now an ice-cream parlor, was indeed a Louis Sullivan design. Frank Lloyd Wright was an admirer of Sullivan's work. I will have to make a trip someday to Newark just to see one of the rare surviving examples of Louis Sullivan's architectural legacy. Sullivan has another beautiful bank in Sidney, a wonderful county seat north of Dayton with a nearly identical courthouse to Newark--certainly worth a visit. The ice cream parlor looked to be closed though, and the building vacant. I didn't really capture the grit here, but Newark certainly has a good collection.
August 25, 200816 yr wow, a neat little arcade there. Was one of your shots of the exterior? Numerous buildings connect to the arcade, but you can see the main entrances in these:
August 25, 200816 yr The Newark arcade was built in 1908. As recently as 25 years ago, Ohio had seven old glass-roofed arcades. Springfield, built in 1883; Cleveland, built in 1890; Euclid, built in 1992; Colonial, built in 1898; Dayton, built in 1904; Newark, 1908; and the half-block Lind Arcade, built in Zanesville in 1928. Springfield's was leveled in the late '80s, and I'm not sure about Zanesville. You mean 1892 for Euclid, correct?
August 25, 200816 yr Wright worked with Sullivan at Sullivan & Adler. Thanks! I couldn't recall if it was Sullivan & Adler or Burnham & Root. I know Wright was fired from the firm after he was caught "bootlegging" architectural designs for private clients. He went on to form his own firm and the rest is history.
August 25, 200816 yr The Newark arcade was built in 1908. As recently as 25 years ago, Ohio had seven old glass-roofed arcades. Springfield, built in 1883; Cleveland, built in 1890; Euclid, built in 1992; Colonial, built in 1898; Dayton, built in 1904; Newark, 1908; and the half-block Lind Arcade, built in Zanesville in 1928. Springfield's was leveled in the late '80s, and I'm not sure about Zanesville. You mean 1892 for Euclid, correct? oooops. You're right -- 1892. My proofreader was on a coffee break.
August 25, 200816 yr Wright worked with Sullivan at Sullivan & Adler. Thanks! I couldn't recall if it was Sullivan & Adler or Burnham & Root. I know Wright was fired from the firm after he was caught "bootlegging" architectural designs for private clients. He went on to form his own firm and the rest is history. Burnham & Root was the big rival. Sullivan disdained Burnham's grand Beaux Arts nods to the past and wanted to chart his own path to the future. "The Devil in the White City" is a great book that focuses partly on Daniel Burnham's role in setting up the 1893 Columbian Exposition (with side trips to his differences with Sullivan); that story is interwoven with the tale of a demented serial killer who preyed on young women moving to Chicago at the time of the World's Fair.
September 25, 200816 yr Interesting! I am curious as to how the developer approached McDonald's for this...
November 18, 200816 yr Newark downtown-visioning project ready for view Friday, October 17, 2008 By LORI WINCE ThisWeek Staff Writer Officials will get to view the final results of the Newark downtown visioning project from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at The Works. Ohio State University students, working with the Neighborhood Design Center of Columbus, created the plan. Area residents and business leaders had input on the plan, offering suggestions during several public meetings this year. Initial concepts were provided in August, and the students recently finished compiling all of the information into one piece of work. The study area was from Fourth Street at state Route 16 to the downtown's south entrance on state Route 13, as well as destination routes, such as roads that lead to the Licking County courthouse. The plan suggests making parking lots more visible and making the city more pedestrian-friendly by adding street-lined trees and benches. Bicycle lanes could be added on wider streets, and entrances to the city could be beautified with lighting and messages to welcome people. The students suggested using overpasses on state Route 16 to invite people into the city and posting banners on downtown light poles that would alert visitors of coming events to bring them back to town. MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/live/content/lickingcounty/stories/2008/10/17/1019lsview_ln.html
April 20, 200916 yr I didn't notice that Newark had an urban McDonalds. At least they have some respect for their downtown unlike like a certain larger city which will remain nameless. I'll have to check out Newark the next time I go to Granville.
April 25, 200916 yr Newark acquires five parcels downtown for development Foundation donates land, buildings; Angels in Action will be displaced by plans BY AMY HOLLON • Advocate Reporter • April 24, 2009 http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090424/NEWS01/904240307&s=d&page=1#pluckcomments NEWARK -- Two blighted downtown Newark buildings are expected to be demolished this summer to make way for eventual development. The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation on Wednesday donated to the city of Newark five parcels containing two buildings at 37 S. Third St., south of the Courthouse Square. Community Development Director Judith Carr said that includes what commonly is known as the Shapiro building -- because at one time it housed the Shapiro Legal Center -- the building next door, where Jerry's Fabrics previously was located, and the grass north of the two buildings. That means a move for Angels in Action, a local nonprofit group dedicated to raising money for families dealing with illnesses. The foundation has permitted the group to work out of the Jerry's Fabrics building since late 2007.
April 25, 200916 yr I don't know -- from this Google Maps view, it looks like there might be plenty to restore (if I have the correct properties). I really hate these absurd blanket statements, "They need to be taken down." The building on the right apparently had a business operating in it at the time this photo was taken; there is nothing in this photo which suggests properties in danger of collapse. Demolition for the sake of speculative future development, anything but assured in the foreseeable future given the economy and the availability of other downtown lots which could be developed, seems very short-sighted.
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