June 24, 20195 yr It really is an ugly blemish to an otherwise amazing vantage point. While cruising down the river yesterday, I couldn't help but think how critical the Thunderbird and Irishtown Bend projects are. Those two projects would completely transform how people think of Cleveland (especially visitors).
June 24, 20195 yr 6 hours ago, shack said: The ugliest walkway I've ever seen! It looks like a nice long subway train to me, which is somewhat painful knowing Cleveland's transit situation....
June 25, 20195 yr 10 hours ago, Foraker said: Maybe now that there is more recreational activity on the river we can put some effort into improvements between the water and the downtown street level. Edit: nevermind Edited June 25, 20195 yr by Boomerang_Brian When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
June 25, 20195 yr 8 hours ago, KJP said: @musky That was the first level (technically sublevel) of the Cleveland Union Terminal's signal tower that had a switching mechanism with 576 control levels to control as many switches and signals from Collinwood to Linndale. BTW, at the time, it was the world's largest switch control mechanism. BTW2: I took that last photo in December 1980. @KJP You pulled on out of the hat. I barely remember this.
June 25, 20195 yr ^Y’know that is one hell of a picture! The smog is so heavy in downtown. Everything is blackened by the coal trains including the buildings nearby. None of the 9 substation stacks are pumping out smoke and i don’t really see any of the steel mills further down the valley pumping out much smoke either. The Cuyahoga looks pretty brackish as well. No wonder people didn’t want to live downtown.
June 25, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, audidave said: ^Y’know that is one hell of a picture! The smog is so heavy in downtown. Everything is blackened by the coal trains including the buildings nearby. None of the 9 substation stacks are pumping out smoke and i don’t really see any of the steel mills further down the valley pumping out much smoke either. The Cuyahoga looks pretty brackish as well. No wonder people didn’t want to live downtown. Responded here so we don't get any further off track.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 20195 yr Sorry for being off topic, but is that the old cle farmers market in the overhead pic of the train yard?
June 25, 20195 yr That's Central Market and, to the left of it, the remnants of Sherriff's Street Market. The center and northern portions of the Sherriff's Street Market had burned down the month before the overhead photo was taken. More: https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/676 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 20195 yr As long as we're off topic here, any idea when/if that last smokestack is coming down? I remember there were 3 of them on that old plant. 2 have come down. Why stop there?
June 25, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, cadmen said: As long as we're off topic here, any idea when/if that last smokestack is coming down? I remember there were 3 of them on that old plant. 2 have come down. Why stop there? I actually love when smokestacks get saved... they're such a huge part of our cultural heritage in the area... why not salvage them
June 25, 20195 yr Still a bit off topic. Few people in Cleveland know the vastness of the CUT. It was one of the most expensive building projects in the USA during the 1920’s!
June 25, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, YABO713 said: I actually love when smokestacks get saved... they're such a huge part of our cultural heritage in the area... why not salvage them Put condos in 'em. I'll gladly create some air rights parcels in the GIS for them lol ?
June 25, 20195 yr Getting back on topic, thankyouverymuch. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
June 25, 20195 yr 3 hours ago, GISguy said: Put condos in 'em. I'll gladly create some air rights parcels in the GIS for them lol ? Would like to see a giant flame coming out of the one in question during special occasions.
June 26, 20195 yr 7 hours ago, MayDay said: Getting back on topic, thankyouverymuch. Just in time for the All Star Game!
June 26, 20195 yr 5 hours ago, w28th said: There appears to be uplighting on the extensions at the corners, pretty slick. Nice touch! I agree.
June 26, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, Terdolph said: I am beginning to like this building very, very much. Its not just another boring building. Its meant to be looked at.
June 26, 20195 yr The distance shots are better since they hid the disconnect to the parking structure.
June 26, 20195 yr 7 hours ago, cg said: Love the corner photo, looks like a bustling corner in the core of a city!
June 26, 20195 yr 4 hours ago, MyTwoSense said: Love the corner photo, looks like a bustling corner in the core of a city! Sure fills a big hole that was there not too long ago.
June 26, 20195 yr 7 hours ago, freethink said: One more from Twitter @urbanetics_ This color is what I expected it to be (I know it has protective film) when it got announced. It's funny how Stark owns this property but doesn't know how to properly "hide" his garage on NuCLEus. This garage should've been an example for all other garages in our busy areas.
June 26, 20195 yr 14 hours ago, MyTwoSense said: Love the corner photo, looks like a bustling corner in the core of a city! I love that pic. Very excited about Euclid Ave. Can anyone give a leasing update? How many units does Beacon have again? Edited June 26, 20195 yr by Mildtraumatic
June 26, 20195 yr 12 minutes ago, Mildtraumatic said: I love that pic. Very excited about Euclid Ave. Can anyone give a leasing update? How many units does Beacon have again? Haven't heard about leasing but the building has 187 units. Shouldn't take more than a year or two to fill. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 26, 20195 yr 23 minutes ago, ydard said: I don't know if its a design flaw or a lack of care, but the condition of street trees in this city is criminal. It is awful. So many have just been cut off, with a stump in the ground, and some have even been cemented in... I don't get it. Then there is the Shoreway... BUT... bringing it back to the topic. This is going to really add life to an already lively corner. Cant wait to see what the building looks like filled, and lit from the inside, people on the balcony, going to be very cool.
June 26, 20195 yr 6 hours ago, MyPhoneDead said: 13 hours ago, freethink said: One more from Twitter @urbanetics_ I think the Beacon is looking very modern and interesting- I don’t find it dated-looking. I like the inset balcony floor 3/4 of the way up - (that feature reminds me of NY’s 432 Park Avenue Tower). The nighttime shots show it will look pretty dynamic with its decorative lighting and ultimately,, the apartments occupied. Although not particularly high, i think in many ways, it will Be a symbol of downtown’s resurgence. .
June 27, 20195 yr 17 hours ago, Terdolph said: The street presence of this building is awesome. Looks like NYC. Maybe the best street presence of any new building downtown in the past 20 years. The presence of this building does not look like NYC nor should it in any way want it to feel or resemble NYC. Its authentically and organically CLEVELAND.
June 27, 20195 yr 19 hours ago, KFM44107 said: The Shoreway is the state though from what I understand, so that's a whole other animal. You guys mean "Edgewater Parkway" right? Not the shoreway. ?
June 27, 20195 yr Here are some shots of The Beacon from yesterday's Indians game. I think it adds nicely to the skyline and gives some real visual interest for the "TV shots" ... I also got one panorama shot showing both it and The Lumen! Edited June 27, 20195 yr by Paul in Cleveland
June 27, 20195 yr Stark rep at 5th Annual CRE Summit just said Beacon began soft leasing (no advertising) in February. Got 550 prospects right away. Building is now 60% preleased. Stark rep anticipates building will fill its 187 units within first year of opening. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 27, 20195 yr One floor with balconies? WIth this rent I think Cleveland can afford Condo's https://www.apartments.com/the-beacon-cleveland-cleveland-oh/pgqjyfr/ Edited June 27, 20195 yr by Mildtraumatic
June 27, 20195 yr 5 hours ago, KJP said: Stark rep at 5th Annual CRE Summit just said Beacon began soft leasing (no advertising) in February. Got 550 prospects right away. Building is now 60% preleased. Stark rep anticipates building will fill its 187 units within first year of opening. That’s great news! Curious how many preleased are not currently living in downtown or Cleveland proper. Hope it casts a wide net attracting new residents. Anyone pick the Stark rep’s brain regarding NuCLEus?
June 27, 20195 yr 24 minutes ago, Sapper Daddy said: That’s great news! Curious how many preleased are not currently living in downtown or Cleveland proper. Hope it casts a wide net attracting new residents. Anyone pick the Stark rep’s brain regarding NuCLEus? I heard from a source at the city that construction on NuCLEus will start in August. However since the project has been announced comments on when it would start have proved wrong, so we will see.
June 27, 20195 yr Does that mean the financing issue was resolved? I was under the impression it is on hold indefinitely now.
June 28, 20195 yr And you shot that view from where nuCLEus may soon rise. Nice job! ? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 28, 20195 yr My phone camera is pretty terrible, going to have to get this with an actual camera, but it does fill a nice hole from this angle. On my way back to the office I also was handed one of these, sounds like they're making a hard push to get things leased!
June 28, 20195 yr Not a fan of the way it covers the view of Key Tower Terminal Tower looking down Chester Ave. ?
June 28, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, X said: Not a fan of the way it covers the view of Key Tower looking down Chester Ave. ? I thought “no it doesn’t” and then realized you meant Terminal Tower. Still funny! When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
June 28, 20195 yr Oops, I couldn't tell cause it was all covered up and I can't look all the way to the other side of a picture.
June 30, 20195 yr After seeing the building yesterday with the panels unwrapped I think it looks much better in person than pictures can show. It has a very unique modern clean feel to it that stands out. Edited June 30, 20195 yr by mrclifton88
July 1, 20195 yr Damn we are moving back in a year, and it looks like this will be all leased up by then.
July 1, 20195 yr For some reason I thought the top was going to be more tapered, and not as boxy. I know they are behind on work near the top, so maybe there is more to do. After all, they aren't done yet.
July 1, 20195 yr 9 hours ago, Ruken said: Damn we are moving back in a year, and it looks like this will be all leased up by then. There's another new building that's going to be opening up down the street... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 1, 20195 yr In and around Tremont/Downtown today-thought I’d do some on-site reporting with pics of the Beacon ? Filling in the skyline nicely from the South (Tremont)... Paneling appears to be almost finished, everything except for the westward-facing side...
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