I was near the scene this evening for a class, and I'd be shocked if the structure is anything other than a total loss. "L" service near the building has been temporarily suspended due to concerns that vibrations from passing trains could cause the entire structure to collapse.
This is the second Sullivan-designed building to burn down in Chicago within the past year. The heart breaks.
crowbert
Nov 6, 06 6:11 pm
Why make a building nice if your business will either be gone (most likely) or bought out (best possible profit model) in six months? Especially when you don't have control over the product sold within?
If the moneymen can make $10 now, but it will cost our kids $15 tomorrow, why shouldn't they do it? If you live in a purely capatalistic society it would be immoral not to do it. If you don't want to live by that code and say that certain things have value that is distinct from pure cost, that's a form of socialism - its merely a question of gray at that point...
treekiller
Nov 6, 06 6:15 pm
but tommorow, inflation will make $15=$10 today. so what's your issue?
crowbert
Nov 6, 06 6:20 pm
If its your kids that have to pay it, then its their problem, isn't it?
a couple of points: first i dont post youtubes at work. second, the girl that made my latte is hotter than that singer. third. no one is hotter than tom jones. four. you guys need to read about discounted cash flow. five. the loop needs high boutique shopping experience. right now its all up the street.
treekiller
Nov 6, 06 6:50 pm
Vado- didn't know you had any rules to follow at work- sorry. So what else does the latte girl do?
vado retro
Nov 6, 06 7:25 pm
she also make whitemochafrappiatos!!!
Lookout Kid
Nov 11, 06 1:04 am
I liked Carsons... It was a good place to buy underwear, socks, and toiletry bags. However, Rado Vetro is absolutely correct that the Loop needs to move more upscale.
Now, did you all hear that yet ANOTHER Sullivan building burned to the ground last week? It was a single-family home in Lakeview, and it was likely an arson. WTF?
Non Sequitur
Sep 23, 19 9:07 am
DAMN-IT spam bot... did not see time stamp. Almost panicked for a second there. Hey, at least I can a good deal on some shitty steak knifes for my effort.
midlander
Sep 23, 19 9:29 am
old memories and talk of steak and burnt wood. good thread to revive!
I was near the scene this evening for a class, and I'd be shocked if the structure is anything other than a total loss. "L" service near the building has been temporarily suspended due to concerns that vibrations from passing trains could cause the entire structure to collapse.
This is the second Sullivan-designed building to burn down in Chicago within the past year. The heart breaks.
Why make a building nice if your business will either be gone (most likely) or bought out (best possible profit model) in six months? Especially when you don't have control over the product sold within?
If the moneymen can make $10 now, but it will cost our kids $15 tomorrow, why shouldn't they do it? If you live in a purely capatalistic society it would be immoral not to do it. If you don't want to live by that code and say that certain things have value that is distinct from pure cost, that's a form of socialism - its merely a question of gray at that point...
but tommorow, inflation will make $15=$10 today. so what's your issue?
If its your kids that have to pay it, then its their problem, isn't it?
So the transition continues.....
Best Buy newest tenant to Mag Mile?
a couple of points: first i dont post youtubes at work. second, the girl that made my latte is hotter than that singer. third. no one is hotter than tom jones. four. you guys need to read about discounted cash flow. five. the loop needs high boutique shopping experience. right now its all up the street.
Vado- didn't know you had any rules to follow at work- sorry. So what else does the latte girl do?
she also make whitemochafrappiatos!!!
I liked Carsons... It was a good place to buy underwear, socks, and toiletry bags. However, Rado Vetro is absolutely correct that the Loop needs to move more upscale.
Now, did you all hear that yet ANOTHER Sullivan building burned to the ground last week? It was a single-family home in Lakeview, and it was likely an arson. WTF?
DAMN-IT spam bot... did not see time stamp. Almost panicked for a second there. Hey, at least I can a good deal on some shitty steak knifes for my effort.
old memories and talk of steak and burnt wood. good thread to revive!