Former Irvington Post Office Saved
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods on Dec 28th, 2012 | 5 comments
I was so happy to read this article yesterday on the former Irvington Post Office building, located at the corner Washington and Ritter. Â This is excellent news for a building that has been threatened with demolition for years now:
Hope everyone has had a safe and restful holiday season.
McOuat Renovation Nearing Completion
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Sep 21st, 2012 | 6 comments
Last night, I was given the unique opportunity to tour the McOuat building with Nancy Gibbs, the Project Manager. Ms. Gibbs relayed to me that the McOuat (pronounced Mi-coo-it) was empty for 24 years, so it is amazing to me that it is in as good of shape as it is. The building formerly housed a sporting goods store, with each floor dedicated to a different sport, which is certainly a quaint idea to our 21st century shopping habits.
The first floor will likely have a restaurant and features very high ceilings:
The second floor will be an office space:
Finally, the 3rd through the 7th floors will be...
