Great looking. I am always amazed at the turnaround of these old buildings. Vibrant. I enjoy St. Louis' continuity with red brick, but buildings (including G.E.W. Lofts) painted like this will help enliven the city.
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The building to the east had it's facade damaged during the 2nd round of storms a few weeks back. They had part of Locust blocked off for a day or two to get it cleaned up.
georgebush_92 wrote:The building to the east had it's facade damaged during the 2nd round of storms a few weeks back. They had part of Locust blocked off for a day or two to get it cleaned up.
they totally demo'ed that building this past week. i thought it was an eyesore anyway.
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ynot wrote:georgebush_92 wrote:The building to the east had it's facade damaged during the 2nd round of storms a few weeks back. They had part of Locust blocked off for a day or two to get it cleaned up.
they totally demo'ed that building this past week. i thought it was an eyesore anyway.
That's a shame - it would have made great retail space.
DeBaliviere wrote:ynot wrote:georgebush_92 wrote:The building to the east had it's facade damaged during the 2nd round of storms a few weeks back. They had part of Locust blocked off for a day or two to get it cleaned up.
they totally demo'ed that building this past week. i thought it was an eyesore anyway.
That's a shame - it would have made great retail space.
i dunno, it looked pretty decrepit. at least they salvaged all of the bricks from the building. hopefully it doesn't turn into a parking lot.
Progress pics from Oct 31 are up.
Anybody know which restaurant is going in?
http://www.packardlofts.com/Progress.cfm
Anybody know which restaurant is going in?
http://www.packardlofts.com/Progress.cfm
Whitecastles.. j/k - but it would fit if the building was still the original white color. i have heard rumors that mcgowan himself will open something.
was walking my dog today by the building and saw the interior and it looked quite nice. the interior space is cavernous. whatever restaurant goes in there, it's going to be swank no doubt. the ceilings look like they are 25ft+ and there is a balcony area as well. i'm impressed.
from this...
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to this...
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check out the 2nd floor balcony...
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wider shot..
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from this...
to this...
check out the 2nd floor balcony...
wider shot..
Wow.... Picture is worth a thousand words. The before and after shots were awesome
I had a really hard time picturing how this was going to turn out, but that looks great. Good for them for having some vision! Also nice to see a 2B2B condo for less than $200k. Shows that there's still some great values out there.
Hope they land a nice restaurant. Anyone on the board buying here? Are they running on schedule?
Hope they land a nice restaurant. Anyone on the board buying here? Are they running on schedule?
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This is helping to bridge the gap between Downtown and Midtown
Let's keep going!
Let's keep going!
after dwelling on the interior layout some more, it could actually fit 2-3 little stores in there if they did it right. a small cafe on the second or first level w/ wireless access. a small sushi area like "I Love Mr. Sushi" or like the one in Rue13 in the western end of the floor space and maybe a small wine/desert bar at the other end or on the second floor. the layout strikes me as a place for people who like to see or be seen.
Anyone know when the closing date is for residents? I heard they were hoping end of November, but haven't seen any movement to imply that was happening.
Anyone know anything?
Anyone know anything?
They are about half sold out and ready to move in. I actually have a friend who moved in this building in November. She is really happy.
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Wow, that's crazy. Seems to have really flown under the radar. I haven't driven by in about 2 months or so. Will check it our shortly. How's the restaurant/retail space progressing?
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WOW that's a lot of glass! I wonder what window treatments they'll be offering to people. Venitian blinds would look TERRIBLE with those massive chicago style window. It's like each exterior wall is nothing but a solid sheet of glass - very art-deco
i could be wrong, but i think i've seen vertical blinds in a few of them
Has anyone heard if they are still planning on doing that roof top patio?
Quote from website:
I saw it from the initial links on the first page.
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Quote from website:
Distinctive features of this development include huge oversized windows giving residents sweeping views of the surrounding cityscape, and a fully landscaped "green" roof, offering unique retreat to get away from it all.
I saw it from the initial links on the first page.
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any buyers in this building care to share? i'm buying a unit in a mcgowan/walsh project in KC (piper lofts) and would like to know how the process went. i've seen the packard building completed in person, but only from the outside.
I just got this email from McGowan Walsh... Is this for real??
Win Up To $150,000!
McGowan?Walsh is excited to announce its first
Buyer’s Pool program!
Between now and July 31st McGowan?Walsh will place $10,000 in a pool for every firm contract* signed at Packard Lofts. On September 2nd one lucky Buyer at Packard Lofts will win 75% of the $200,000 pool and the other 25% will go to benefit the new playground for the Downtown Children’s Center.
Packard Lofts is located at 22nd & Locust, directly behind the Tap Room in Downtown’s fastest growing loft neighborhood. The 20 lofts include 1 Bedroom floor plans ranging from 765 square feet to 985 square feet and 2 Bedroom floor plans ranging from 1080 square feet to 1240 square feet. With prices starting at $156,000 there is a loft for everyone!
With only 20 luxury lofts left at the beginning of this buyers pool at the site of St. Louis’ original Packard Showroom, this contest is certain to close out fast.
For more details please call 314 436 2200 or come to our Sales & Presentation Center at 2200 Washington Avenue. We are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am – 6pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12pm -4pm.
*All contracts must close by 9/1/07
Offer subject to change
Win Up To $150,000!
McGowan?Walsh is excited to announce its first
Buyer’s Pool program!
Between now and July 31st McGowan?Walsh will place $10,000 in a pool for every firm contract* signed at Packard Lofts. On September 2nd one lucky Buyer at Packard Lofts will win 75% of the $200,000 pool and the other 25% will go to benefit the new playground for the Downtown Children’s Center.
Packard Lofts is located at 22nd & Locust, directly behind the Tap Room in Downtown’s fastest growing loft neighborhood. The 20 lofts include 1 Bedroom floor plans ranging from 765 square feet to 985 square feet and 2 Bedroom floor plans ranging from 1080 square feet to 1240 square feet. With prices starting at $156,000 there is a loft for everyone!
With only 20 luxury lofts left at the beginning of this buyers pool at the site of St. Louis’ original Packard Showroom, this contest is certain to close out fast.
For more details please call 314 436 2200 or come to our Sales & Presentation Center at 2200 Washington Avenue. We are open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am – 6pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12pm -4pm.
*All contracts must close by 9/1/07
Offer subject to change