New Venue

[02roadking]

I wish I had the money to invest in things such as this.
Awesome news from  http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/downtowntoday.php

"Entrepreneur and restaurateur Paul Sifton is unveiling his latest venture today. Called “927” in reference to the building’s street address on West Forsyth Street (at Lee Street near the Osborn Center), it’s a multipurpose facility designed and furnished for special events with guest lists from 10 to 200 people. "

[ac]

Cool.  I saw the '927' signage the other day and thought it awful fancy for what appeared to be just a non-descript warehouse.  Now it makes sense.

[DavidWilliams]

Interesting. Hope he does well.

[thelakelander]

Wow.  That's a great example of why we should leave these old buildings standing.  These are the types of endeavors that make urban areas unique and special places to be.

Originally a feed store and warehouse when it opened 100 years ago, all the floors have been refinished, the original brick walls restored and 21st-century plumbing and electrical service was installed. For 40 years prior to Sifton taking on the building and the project, it was a restaurant equipment company’s warehouse and repair shop. Many of the fixtures in 927 were salvaged from the inventory.

Sifton’s 927 offers 10,000 square feet of flexible party and meeting space on two floors. He has already booked several business meetings, birthday and anniversary parties and weddings. Games include billiards, table tennis and an indoor golf range. There’s also an elevated stage equipped with a baby grand piano and part of Sifton’s collection of late model and vintage motorcycles is showcased in the decor.

Sifton came to Jacksonville 20 years ago and discovered the neighborhood when he opened a document storage business in the building two blocks from 927 that’s now the home of Sally Industries. He was inspired to tackle the renovation because he loves old warehouses.

“They just don’t build them like this anymore. 927 is a very interesting old building and the renovation was a lot of fun. It would have been a shame to see it torn down,” he said.

[fsu813]

I read about this some time ago, hopefully it draws some interest.

[Seraphs]

Cool, innovative idea.

[Omarvelous09]

Fancy 

[02roadking]

You're invited to the Super Bowl Watch Party at 927! Enjoy the biggest game of the year on the 100-inch projection screen at one of Downtown's most unique venues!

http://downtownjacksonville.org/calendar/detail/5157/