Speaking just for myself, and not as a board member of a local preservation group. I like the building, but find it a bit overscale and poorly sited, and still...
I noticed the Modernsandiego web site has added Ted Paulson as architect and that information is forthcoming. I'd be happy to contribute photos of my Ted...
Privately, many of you have mentioned to me that the "Orchids and Onions" or "Dozer" awards should be ressurected -- possibly in the form of bus tour (or...
The Gutter rocks. The more snipe the better. As in our politics, a bit more transparency and accountability for the results of our physical environment would...
Gildea, Michael
mgildea@...
Dec 8, 2005 5:27 pm
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Yes, I am on board. San Diego certainly has no lack of material. "Gildea, Michael" <mgildea@...> wrote: The Gutter rocks. The more snipe the better....
Now this is getting fun! I have two onion candidates. Unfortuantaly they're at either end of the street I live on near San Diego State...a condo conversion...
Word has it nothing is slated for the site once it is demolished. That would be a good site for multi-family housing-parking. Rail hub is a block away....
Yes, I agree with your evaluation but think this building is worth saving. Here is why: The Caltrans building is not, as you correctly note a tour de force....
I just love this discussion every time it comes up: Which Œperiod of significance¹ is more important; the National Register Historic District¹s, the State...
It is great to get other thoughts on this issue and I must say that I find everyones thoughts at this point totally on the mark. This "period of significance"...
It is probably a guarantee the site will have an old fashion taffy factory outlet with a buggy whip store next to it. "I visit California's oldest town," tee...
John...you are killing me, I seriously just shot coffee through my nose! unionarch <unionarch@...> wrote: It is probably a guarantee the site will have...
I went to the Caltrans Building this week. They told me they are moving across the street in Spring 2006. The told me that there is a disagreement over who...
Parking Garage by the Port District on Bay by new Hilton Hotel, which promises to be another dog. Designed by John Portman (yes, I thought he was dead too)....
I am sooooooo glad you brought up Elektra. The plans for that project came across my desk while I was with my previous employer. That project is laughable; a...
I once worked as a temp at the SDG&E building 15+ years ago and was given a tour of the whole building--even saw the fallout shelter. The art deco and detail...
Hey cats and kittens... it is the end of the year! How 'bout some best of/worst of lists?--- We could start with best new yahoo groups... Just because I am...
Sorry it took so long to get back to this... deadlines at the office! But the Port has other plans that don't involve the famously ignored Embarcadero Master...
It all makes sense. Herd the people into a floating tin can, serve them a warm buffet, give em a game to play with the 10% chance to win back their money,give...
Is this thread too off the point for a SD Modernism page? Just asking... but maybe this dialogue needs to occur somewhere. I'm glad it is! I think the cruise...
Here's your chance to visit and/or buy a John Lloyd Wright house. The Open House is tomorrow, Wednesday January 4th between 930AM-12PM at 7840 Roseland Drive,...
Many of you are probably aware of the recently remodeled/restored Solomon Apartments at 3200 6th ave. I just was informed that the completely original and...
This is so awful Todd. Elliot and I had just driven over there recently to take another look at the building (there's one for sale currently, that I wanted to...
Rumor is the buyer of the penthouse was Craig Fuller, principal of the advertising agency Greenhaus. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL –...
Yes, no matter how many times I hear of a situation like this (property marketed as historic and then demolished) it never fails to amaze me. I guess the...
Philistines! I'll take the scrap from the demo! Yes it's the same old story, if you want a Spanish House, then buy a Spanish House; or better yet buy a Faux...
Criminals. The Mills Act really needs to be made not just attractive, but irresitable to the "developer community" otherwise we'll see more buildings "saved"...
Although it would have offered some protection to the exterior, Mills Act would have done absolutely nothing to preserve the interior of this building in fact...
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