Packard dealership to be demolished?
#1
Posted 04 October 2010 - 09:12 AM
In past several years, a guy who is evidently an Alfa Romeo enthusiast has housed his early-'70's Alfas there. He even had a neon "Alfa Romeo" sign in the front. There was a lot of what looked like debris scattered throughout the interior.
A few months ago the cars disappeared and in the past few weeks his Alfa sign disappeared. And now, in the past week, the signs of a construction company hang in several of the windows. I fear this is an ominous sign.
Is this building slated for demolition? I am quite a car enthusiast--and big fan of historic preservation--and would be very disappointed to see such a building leveled. Does anyone know about it? Perhaps the construction company is only going to remodel the inside. But if not, perhaps we need to stop this in its tracks.
-Jim Raymond
#2
Posted 04 October 2010 - 12:12 PM
On the north side of West Seventh, about halfway between Henderson and Summit, is the old Packard automobile dealership. As I understand, it was built in 1929 to be the Packard dealer. I have actually seen in the City Directory from 1931 that the dealership subsequently moved to another location on West Seventh by '31.
In past several years, a guy who is evidently an Alfa Romeo enthusiast has housed his early-'70's Alfas there. He even had a neon "Alfa Romeo" sign in the front. There was a lot of what looked like debris scattered throughout the interior.
A few months ago the cars disappeared and in the past few weeks his Alfa sign disappeared. And now, in the past week, the signs of a construction company hang in several of the windows. I fear this is an ominous sign.
Is this building slated for demolition? I am quite a car enthusiast--and big fan of historic preservation--and would be very disappointed to see such a building leveled. Does anyone know about it? Perhaps the construction company is only going to remodel the inside. But if not, perhaps we need to stop this in its tracks.
-Jim Raymond
Jim,
I think - but I do not have confirmation - that the building has recently leased a new tenant, so it's likely just a remodeling. The owner of the building (that's who had the Alfas) also owns several buildings in the Near Southside. I haven't heard anything about it being demolished. Will try to clarify with him.
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Kara B.
#3
Posted 31 July 2012 - 02:27 PM
#4
Posted 31 July 2012 - 08:38 PM
#5
Posted 01 August 2012 - 09:24 AM
#6
Posted 01 August 2012 - 11:53 AM
The owner of the building who had the Alphas sold it earlier this year. A new owner is remodeling it for a new tenant. The previous owner had the Demolition Delay Designation removed, so it currently has no protection against demolition. Demolition Delay was not much, but it was something. From what I have been told, they are not going to tear down the building.
Those were some fine Alfas! I remember them driving around camp bowie and such. 70's Berlina 4 dr., and GTV...
#7
Posted 03 August 2012 - 09:40 AM
http://www.star-tele...orths-near.html
Isn't TLC Urban (Tony Landrum) the firm that owned and renovated the north tower of the City Center / former Tandy Center before selling it prior to the current reconstruction work there?
#8
Posted 03 August 2012 - 11:39 AM
#10
Posted 03 August 2012 - 06:54 PM
Just terrific news as I love this building. (And my nephew and his new bride live directly across the street in an apartment)
And I love Tony Landrum. Sure enough, he re-developed The Tower. I think he did an outstanding job and I will always be grateful to him.
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