'Eyesore' hotel in downtown Jacksonville heading for demolition

[Deuce]

I was trying to read through this thread some and catch up (I've been out of town) on when the inn is coming down, and I saw this:

Will 3rd and Main turn it's back on low income residents if they somehow are not successful with the Proton Patient idea?

That's one of the dumbest things I've heard on this forum. To imply that a new luxury development built in a gentrifying neighborhood could become low income housing is asinine. Springfield will continue to thrive and grow. We've passed the tipping point. Look around, even in this downturn people are rehabbing the historical properties, new construction is going up, and the new businesses to the neighborhood are expanding. To even posit that question shows either a lack of vision or a pessimistic attitude.

And to address the comment about would we care if these properties were not within our borders. Yes. I like to see all areas of a city improve by tearing down vacant buildings, bringing in new business and jobs, improve the sidewalks, lighting, etc. I drive along Philips often and I'm glad to see the commercial strip closer to downtown start to improve.

[Sigma]

Anyone with any news on when this place is coming down?

[77danj7]

Not soon enough...

[Timkin]

Well lets see... it is now June 12, 2010 and the lovely Parkview is still gracing us with its presence.

[Cliffs_Daughter]

"gracing" isn't quite the word I'd use, Tim...  That structure truly is frightening.

[Timkin]

If they will park a wrecking ball there, I will make it a pile of rubble , absolutely free.

[DavidWilliams]

If they will park a wrecking ball there, I will make it a pile of rubble , absolutely free.

/quote]

I will gladly assist with that task. Time and date please.

[DavidWilliams]

"gracing" isn't quite the word I'd use, Tim...  That structure truly is frightening.

Haunting us with its presence is probably the better phrase. I can't wait to see it go.

[Timkin]

Unfortunately, in another thread, I thought I read that there actually is a plan in place to take down the hotel itself ,but leave the parking garage and lobby for some sort of redevelopment. I have never been in the driveway of the place ,let alone inside.  I suppose because it is mostly of Concrete and Steel Construction, something positive could be done with it.  It seems to be "gutted" as though it is awaiting demolition.... which makes it a really dangerous building.. if someone were to fall off of any of the upper levels , there would not be good consequences.  For reasons of safety , if no other good reason,  I think its time for Parkview to go....and that includes the parking garage, swimming pool and everything but the trees if they can be spared.

[Timkin]

"gracing" isn't quite the word I'd use, Tim...  That structure truly is frightening.

Haunting us with its presence is probably the better phrase. I can't wait to see it go.

Ok   Its June 13th 2010, and the Lovely , but slightly declining Parkview Inn is Gra ...errrr  Haunting us with its presence.

[Seraphs]

This tune has been sung before.  When the wrecking ball swings I'll believe it. This hell hole probably has supernatural powers.  Who knows some type of portal from the pits of hell with demons coming to and fro.  Creepy place!!!   

[jeremysmahoney]

I would think there would be extreme liability for the owners if someone was poking around on site and got injured. I had a residential house fire back in 1992 and the fire department, local police and my insurance company were quite emphatic that the place had to be secured as I held liability for any trespassers who might visit the property while I wasn't on site. I had to literally purchase about 10 sheets of 4 x 8 plywood and board as much up as I could, until reconstruction began.

Parkview looks creepy. I agree.

[Timkin]

Parkview needs a bulldozer.

[Jaxson]

Only in Jacksonville would the likes of the George Washington, Mayflower and Seminole Hotels be demolished but the Parkview lives to another day...

[Wacca Pilatka]

Only in Jacksonville would the likes of the George Washington, Mayflower and Seminole Hotels be demolished but the Parkview lives to another day...

Similar things have happened in quite a few cities, not that that in any way excuses the abrupt destruction of the GW, Mayflower, and Seminole (ESPECIALLY not the Seminole).