Brooklyn's fire station's fate is probably already sealed now that the property transfer is complete, but came across this really cool re-use that is at least somehwhat topical (if only to show that with imagination, every building has a second or third(or fourth) life.
I've come across several fire stations repurposed into restaurants(three this year alone, favorite was in Chicago) and homes(there is one downtown)
http://blog.preservationnation.org/2012/07/03/slideshow-the-coolest-restored-and-adapted-fire-station-in-houston-texas/#/ (http://blog.preservationnation.org/2012/07/03/slideshow-the-coolest-restored-and-adapted-fire-station-in-houston-texas/#/)
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This is the aforementioned Chicago one (I have pictures, but can't access my camera at the moment)
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(http://www.studentunionlive.com/The_Windy_City/images/Comp/Firehouse/photo.jpg)
Can't find a picture online (I have some in the camera), but the Chicago restaurant has a really cool outside patio as well.
Very impressive. Thanks for posting.
Not really applicable to Jax though. Can you find any pics of a concrete foundation left over after a Fire Station was demolished? Preferrably with cars parked on it?
Former parking lots:
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(http://sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org/images/24th_noe_parklet.jpg)
Last two are part of San Francisco's Parklet program which even has a dedicated website on how to apply for a one year renewable permit:
sfbetterstreets.org (http://sfbetterstreets.org)
I know it's an old police station, but Dillon's in Boston was a pretty cool setup.
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Quote from: Bridges on July 11, 2012, 12:11:24 PM
I know it's an old police station, but Dillon's in Boston was a pretty cool setup.
Was just there two weeks ago. They have a cool outdoor patio.
Goody Glovers (although not an adaptive reuse in the context of my original post) nearby also has a cool setup with elevated hardwood floors and huge windows that open up to the street.
Problem: Firehouse Subs could use a new location after the Five Points fire, and EverBank and Blue Cross need more places for lunch. Solution: move the business to an actual firehouse!
Quote from: BrooklynSouth on July 11, 2012, 03:33:46 PM
Problem: Firehouse Subs could use a new location after the Five Points fire, and EverBank and Blue Cross need more places for lunch. Solution: move the business to an actual firehouse!
Could not agree more, Brooklyn. wish current owner of Fire Station 5 could be the hero and revamp the place. Also wish Firehouse subs could relocate to that location. great spot to have a place to eat!!
Give it enough time, Brooklyn fills in, hey maybe people will change their mind. Hallmark needs to hurry the hell up and start breaking ground, but yeah, it could happen.
Quote from: BrooklynSouth on July 11, 2012, 03:33:46 PM
Problem: Firehouse Subs could use a new location after the Five Points fire, and EverBank and Blue Cross need more places for lunch. Solution: move the business to an actual firehouse!
You would have to move the actual fire station... which is not cheap and you can't move it very far due to clearance issues.
That complicates the situation more than just a simple reuse project.
An abandoned 1920's Fire Station in Charlotte should soon see a new reincarnation courtesy of a Panthers player.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/whats-in-store/article37020510.html (http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/whats-in-store/article37020510.html)
The one in Chicago is called Firehouse Steakhouse I believe. That was my favorite steakhouse in the city, but I think it was mainly because it was such a unique atmosphere. Much better than the more touristy overpriced ones right downtown. Every time I pass by the one on Riverside I think of that place.
It might be too late for Fire Station 5, but it would be cool to see this one converted into something similar to what's shown in Field's images:
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The station pictured above has been a residence for many years now. A cool place, it just needed some curb cuts for indoor parking to be more desirable, IMHO.
The one on Riverside, why is to too late for it? It seems in a great location now that 220 and the other apartments are filling up. Seems like the historic building would be far more valuable now with the new development than a vacant lot or torn down for something new.
Quote from: strider on October 01, 2015, 09:10:02 AM
The station pictured above has been a residence for many years now. A cool place, it just needed some curb cuts for indoor parking to be more desirable, IMHO.
The one on Riverside, why is to too late for it? It seems in a great location now that 220 and the other apartments are filling up. Seems like the historic building would be far more valuable now with the new development than a vacant lot or torn down for something new.
Indeed. I have been in the pictured station and it is a showplace.
Quote from: strider on October 01, 2015, 09:10:02 AM
The station pictured above has been a residence for many years now. A cool place, it just needed some curb cuts for indoor parking to be more desirable, IMHO.
I was thinking about something more interactive at street level on such a prime corner. I know the structure was for sale at one time, but I'm not sure of its current status.
QuoteThe one on Riverside, why is to too late for it? It seems in a great location now that 220 and the other apartments are filling up. Seems like the historic building would be far more valuable now with the new development than a vacant lot or torn down for something new.
Fidelity owns the site now.
http://mayportmirror.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-12-06/story/jacksonville_must_move_fire_station_5_or_demolish_it
I have no idea what their long term plans are for the site. However, they own it and the larger parcel surrounding it. Combined it's a total of 1.21 acres. In the event they ever need more space, that's enough land to put a multistory building on.
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Quote from: strider on October 01, 2015, 09:10:02 AM
The station pictured above has been a residence for many years now. A cool place, it just needed some curb cuts for indoor parking to be more desirable, IMHO.
I was thinking about something more interactive at street level on such a prime corner. I know the structure was for sale at one time, but I'm not sure of its current status.
I wonder if mixed use would work for that downtown fire station, zoning wise. A cool residence up and an interactive use down.
QuoteQuoteThe one on Riverside, why is to too late for it? It seems in a great location now that 220 and the other apartments are filling up.
Seems like the historic building would be far more valuable now with the new development than a vacant lot or torn down for something new.
Fidelity owns the site now.
http://mayportmirror.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2009-12-06/story/jacksonville_must_move_fire_station_5_or_demolish_it
I have no idea what their long term plans are for the site. However, they own it and the larger parcel surrounding it. Combined it's a total of 1.21 acres. In the event they ever need more space, that's enough land to put a multistory building on.
The article linked said 3 months as a deadline. I know there have been many discussions about this riverside station but I guess from the article, it must be moved to be used? The fact that it is still standing after 6 years may say otherwise?
It would be a tremendous shame if they demolished it. These historic buildings are what give cities character and culture. It is something Charlotte is struggling with even with all the recent success. Nearly all the historic buildings in downtown Charlotte have been demolished and replaced with new. Though their downtown is vibrant it does sort of lack an identity with nothing uniquely Charlotte. And the question now is "What exactly is uniquely Charlotte?" because most of what was unique is gone. Moving the old station would not be easy, but what about right across the street on the vacant lot next to Johnny's?
It appears that Jacksonville has already made the mistake in letting private investors take control of the entire riverfront in Brooklyn. There's a nice walkway on the river side of all the office buildings but not really a good noticeable link between the street and the riverwalk. This small strip of land that the firehouse is on would be a great location for a park linking Riverside Ave with the riverwalk but looks like that will not happen since Fidelity now owns it. Forest Street is the perfect location for that since it is the main street coming in from the west. Are we going to look back 20 to 30 years from now when a large building is on that site and wish something had been done to open up forest street to the river? Hmmmm, sounds very familiar (cough . . . Landing . . . cough Laura Street). It's too bad because the firehouse could have been converted to a nice restaurant anchored at that end of the park.
Quote from: strider on October 01, 2015, 11:56:54 AMThe article linked said 3 months as a deadline. I know there have been many discussions about this riverside station but I guess from the article, it must be moved to be used? The fact that it is still standing after 6 years may say otherwise?
I take it as saying Fidelity doesn't have current short term plans for the site, but the long term plans don't include the station.