tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post7492640036746902931..comments2023-11-03T06:29:15.083-05:00Comments on Quad City Images: Missing Roof Open ThreadQuadCityImageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503485646277987317noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-87328702707733431302008-08-02T15:58:00.000-05:002008-08-02T15:58:00.000-05:00This project is what is wring with Davenport. We ...This project is what is wring with Davenport. We wonder why we have so many shootings and gang and drug crap. We wonder why so much crime and so many vagrants and thugs, but we continue to build low income housing in the worst possible areas of the city. We don't need any more dependant people in this town. Enough is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-52866126863609855722008-07-24T21:52:00.000-05:002008-07-24T21:52:00.000-05:00The City is looking at all options in trying to sa...The City is looking at all options in trying to save this building. It is a priority but a big challenge given its age, condition and cost for renovations. Interested parties should contact the Community Planning and Economic Development Department at 326-7765.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-76033735581371398892008-07-24T21:08:00.000-05:002008-07-24T21:08:00.000-05:00Any updates on the building renovation at the foot...Any updates on the building renovation at the foot of Brady Street hill? (Next to River Bend Antiques)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-35858254611732480182008-07-24T18:05:00.000-05:002008-07-24T18:05:00.000-05:00According to this QCTimes article,"The building at...According to <A HREF="http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/11/10/news/local/doc473695b9960ba880729928.txt" REL="nofollow">this QCTimes article</A>,<BR/><BR/>"<I>The building at Davenport’s 420 W. River Drive that MetroPlains Development expects to convert into apartments was constructed in 1919 for the Linograph Co., a manufacturer of typesetting machines.<BR/><BR/>It was designed by the firm of Clausen & Kruse Architects, founded by Frederick Clausen, a German immigrant. The firm was responsible for several landmark buildings, including John O’Donnell Stadium and the Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion in LeClaire Park."</I>QuadCityImageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503485646277987317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-84141111638432532052008-07-22T08:20:00.000-05:002008-07-22T08:20:00.000-05:00ah. when was the original building built?ah. when was the original building built?Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640071593903513572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-91872823534757350432008-07-22T08:05:00.000-05:002008-07-22T08:05:00.000-05:00Well, I am guessing the concrete structure of the ...Well, I am guessing the concrete structure of the building was essentially sound. The second reason, and the more cynical one, is that you can't get historical renovation grants for tearing down and building new.QuadCityImageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503485646277987317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-34384067937282118142008-07-22T07:47:00.000-05:002008-07-22T07:47:00.000-05:00i've been curious about something since i saw the ...i've been curious about something since i saw the building in its roofless, severely patched-up state about a week ago (i drive by it twice a day). so, to anyone out there that is more knowledgeable than i... why was this structure not completely torn down, and a new one built on the site? it seems that the remaining "stuff" is merely outer walls and floors, and those items look a bit shoddy.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640071593903513572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-40495175685704044652008-07-21T19:46:00.000-05:002008-07-21T19:46:00.000-05:00Personally I don't usually expect construction sit...Personally I don't usually expect construction sites to be well-landscaped.QuadCityImageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503485646277987317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-17008783329948520882008-07-21T17:36:00.000-05:002008-07-21T17:36:00.000-05:00I don't think Riverlofts cut on their on accord, s...I don't think Riverlofts cut on their on accord, seen one of those Fire-inspectors floating around downtown a lot. Guys with yellow shirts from the fire dept. were cutting along the gutters downtown. Things are looking up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-60737540899504767282008-07-21T13:19:00.000-05:002008-07-21T13:19:00.000-05:00If this is Keith, please stay. You were a great Al...If this is Keith, please stay. You were a great Alderman and you remain a great guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-65088449754133447002008-07-21T00:26:00.000-05:002008-07-21T00:26:00.000-05:00Please go away KeithPlease go away KeithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-53345189342932816162008-07-19T15:32:00.000-05:002008-07-19T15:32:00.000-05:00Nice to see the Riverwalk Lofts finally cut the 2'...Nice to see the Riverwalk Lofts finally cut the 2' tall grass along the fence line... looks better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-15629414541588526772008-07-19T13:16:00.000-05:002008-07-19T13:16:00.000-05:00Maybe they are making it a rooftop garden... with ...Maybe they are making it a rooftop garden... with walls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-23484601919583209432008-07-19T11:53:00.000-05:002008-07-19T11:53:00.000-05:00Yeah, and so did 597 other StarBucks in other good...Yeah, and so did 597 other StarBucks in other good communities, dumb ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-18017961741136435422008-07-19T08:38:00.000-05:002008-07-19T08:38:00.000-05:00Malin's number one city in the United States loses...Malin's number one city in the United States loses the first of three Starbucks. Stayed tuned for more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-47554234791127107362008-07-19T07:19:00.000-05:002008-07-19T07:19:00.000-05:00I noticed that in this round of articles the devel...I noticed that in this round of articles the developer didn't have the nerve to refer to the planned shopping area as a lifestyle center. Its too bad that this didn't go more high-end; it seems like a great location.QuadCityImageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503485646277987317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-32514010760331189952008-07-18T23:27:00.000-05:002008-07-18T23:27:00.000-05:00Can't get too excited about BCF. Great anchor - - ...Can't get too excited about BCF. Great anchor - - for an outlet mall.<BR/><BR/>Nice to see something happening nonetheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-23377058859672484762008-07-18T15:09:00.000-05:002008-07-18T15:09:00.000-05:00I was hoping for nordstrom but hey what can you do...I was hoping for nordstrom but hey what can you do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-14089797479730855922008-07-18T12:59:00.000-05:002008-07-18T12:59:00.000-05:00Just saw the old Shopko will become a Burlington C...Just saw the old Shopko will become a Burlington Coat Factory. Just happy to see a new store to the QC go in there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12726606.post-41055511809327292542008-07-17T18:50:00.000-05:002008-07-17T18:50:00.000-05:00Saw last night council meeting? Seems Goose creek ...Saw last night council meeting? Seems Goose creek is converting back to the old American Park. Too bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com