Riverside Avenue Fire Station, Historic #5

Started by stephendare, February 12, 2009, 04:14:38 PM

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stephendare

February 12, 2009, 04:14:38 PM
Whats going on with the Fire Station.

Is it getting torn down or what will be the final disposition of this structure?

Cliffs_Daughter

#1
February 12, 2009, 04:48:47 PM
Heather  @Tiki_Proxima

Ignorantia legis non excusat.

Cliffs_Daughter

#2
February 13, 2009, 08:58:30 AM
In the other article, they mention having to 'slice' the building in order to move it underneath any overpasses to a possible new location (not yet determined).
Well, why hasn't anyone suggested moving it up the river by barge to Metro Park? There's the Fire museum there on Kids Kampus - it makes sense to me to put it there to preserve and enjoy.


Heather  @Tiki_Proxima

Ignorantia legis non excusat.

BridgeTroll

#3
February 13, 2009, 09:08:57 AM
They want to move Kids Kampus to the park where Friendship fountain now resides...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Cliffs_Daughter

#4
February 13, 2009, 09:16:49 AM
Yeah, I'm against that idea too.
But if this was put into the official forum, it'd be one helluva wrench in their plans.
Heather  @Tiki_Proxima

Ignorantia legis non excusat.

Bewler

#5
February 13, 2009, 05:32:46 PM
How ever do other cities manage to hang on to their historic structures? Why is it so much harder for you Jacksonville?
Conformulate. Be conformulatable! It's a perfectly cromulent deed.

thelakelander

#6
February 13, 2009, 06:16:23 PM
Its simple.  The people calling the shots don't really care for historic preservation or value the history of the community.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

stjr

#7
February 13, 2009, 06:45:03 PM
Looking for funding to restore and save this structure?  Why isn't it on the Stimulus List?  It sounds like its "shovel ready" - if not "wrecking ball" ready!

What's wrong with moving it onto land in the Brooklyn area across the street?  It would make a great restaurant - or Firehouse subs ;).  Hey, maybe Firehouse Subs should buy, move, and restore it into a corporate HQ's in Brooklyn.   Now that would be creative!
Hey!  Whatever happened to just plain ol' COMMON SENSE!!

thelakelander

#8
February 13, 2009, 06:56:52 PM
Yes, that would be creative.  Btw, the city did request money for the redevelopment of the proposed park area across the street.  IF the station has to be moved, it should be relocated directly across the street in that proposed park.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

lindab

#9
February 14, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
Tell me again, what is the reason for moving it from it's current location?  Is it impossible in this town for a historic building to coexist next to skyscrapers?

thelakelander

#10
February 14, 2009, 04:08:13 PM
It looks that way.  The city gave the land underneath it to Fidelity fully knowing that the act would eventually result in demolition.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

BridgeTroll

#11
February 16, 2009, 09:14:04 AM
Just got back from a weekend in Savannah.  The place is filled with decrepit old buildings.  Clearly the city leaders there have no vision of the future.  While strolling among the old buildings I was shocked at the cleanliness of the streets and parks... I saw crews fixing park benches, replacing mulch, and trimming bushes... the city leadership of Savannah are such prudes.  And safety??  Don't even get me started... despite people having fun... walking about with DRINKS in their hands... on the actual sidewalks... and not a cop in sight.  Public transportation??  Those blithering idiots offer it for free downtown!!  How stupid can you get?

Thank God I live in a city that does not waste tax dollars on upkeep, razes old and worn out buildings, has a police car for every officer,  ensures the people enjoying a night out behave, and makes people pay for public transportation... :)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

lindab

#12
February 16, 2009, 09:40:30 AM
Simply shocking what other cities do in their historic areas! Plus they get tourist revenue for it! Disgraceful!!  :D

David

#13
February 16, 2009, 09:55:43 AM
I think we need a "Jax is better than" thread. To keep our chin up.

I'll start.

Jax is better than Alexandria, Lousianna.

Go!



stjr

#14
February 16, 2009, 11:45:37 AM
Quote from: BridgeTroll on February 16, 2009, 09:14:04 AM
Just got back from a weekend in Savannah.  The place is filled with decrepit old buildings.  Clearly the city leaders there have no vision of the future.  While strolling among the old buildings I was shocked at the cleanliness of the streets and parks... I saw crews fixing park benches, replacing mulch, and trimming bushes... the city leadership of Savannah are such prudes.  And safety??  Don't even get me started... despite people having fun... walking about with DRINKS in their hands... on the actual sidewalks... and not a cop in sight.  Public transportation??  Those blithering idiots offer it for free downtown!!  How stupid can you get?

I was their several weeks ago and was equally impressed.  I noted in a post elsewhere that even though they have a much smaller "downtown", it appears to be much more active than ours.  Perhaps, one of the next Chamber trips to another city should be go right down I-95 to Savannah and Charleston and see what historic preservation and landscaping can do for a city's economy and self-esteem.
Hey!  Whatever happened to just plain ol' COMMON SENSE!!
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