The facades were to be restored and preserved but looks like they’re slated for the wrecking ball.
Demolition not preservation.
What happened to the Historic Commission plan to preserve the facades?
We’ve seen lots of development lately and that’s not all bad but there sure are a lot of BOXES going up and the photographs show what we will lose when they raze this entire block.
East Liberty PA. Penn Avenue. The same block as Zeke’s Cafe with the super coffee beans.
It’s always expensive to restore, true. But what a loss of character for the city. Lester Betsy Ross Spinets were popular instruments.
Okay I can see this former PNC bank building now empty going but what about the character and history of the rest of the buildings?
Oh no, so they will make your city an anonymous place with no character.
You are so right
I hate to see this building go……
It’s always hard when the older buildings come down. They just don’t things like they used to.
Very short sighted to tear old buildings with such beautiful detail down.
What a shame. Can you petition?
Sad losing the charm
Kinda’ sad to see the “old” stuff go. But – if it’s for the better – it’s all good.
Losing history is sad. I’m sorry to hear about the city’s decision to replace instead of restore. 🙁
So sad. Once they are gone, they are gone forever. We do not need another cookie cutter strip mall.