Just read this on jacksonville.com, looks like the firestation is headed to a gloomy end
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-19/story/jacksonville-turns-over-deed-old-firehouse-company (http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2010-04-19/story/jacksonville-turns-over-deed-old-firehouse-company)
Alright Fidelity. Now is your chance to do something great for the city of Jax.
Zero chance of the building surviving. Fidelity has already done a lot for the city, and I bet they don't think they need to do us yet another favor by saving this building. The absolute best case scenario/miracle would be if they partnered with Firehouse Subs to make it a new location.
Quote from: Captain Zissou on April 20, 2010, 10:33:51 AM
Zero chance of the building surviving. Fidelity has already done a lot for the city, and I bet they don't think they need to do us yet another favor by saving this building. The absolute best case scenario/miracle would be if they partnered with Firehouse Subs to make it a new location.
Has anyone approached either Firehouse or Fidelity to raise the idea?
It was my first thought when I read the thread so I assume so. But who knows? Would it be a good location?
Quote from: Captain Zissou on April 20, 2010, 10:33:51 AM
Zero chance of the building surviving. Fidelity has already done a lot for the city, and I bet they don't think they need to do us yet another favor by saving this building. The absolute best case scenario/miracle would be if they partnered with Firehouse Subs to make it a new location.
Best idea yet! I could see Firehouse Subs, a Jacksonville based company with franchising dreams through out the country making this a flagship store. Maybe start a trend of picking up available firehouses in each market. I like the idea of leaving the strip mall for a stand alone building maybe adding local firehouse memorabilia and a kids playground complete with fireman poll into a ball pit.
Do it Capt. Sorenson!
The space is large and potentially cost prohibitive for just a firehouse to occupy the building, but if it was their HQ, or housed another tenant with a non-competing use, that could be a win win win. The building should be saved, it will give publicity and goodwill to whoever saves it, and it would be a great brand opportunity for Firehouse.
I hope old Captain Sorenson is having a good year and can swing this.