I'm ot much of a shopper but that Mall is a great saving grace for people who live in the smaller communities around the lakes.
It killed family businesses in smaller towns though.
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That is sad. It seems that all these chain stores are doing that.
From walmart to Lowes to all the malls.
I find our local small businesses do not last long either. Most go for awhile then find themselves closing up shop a couple years in.
Its bulk buying that sends them under.
The big stores can meet the wholesalers low price when they buy in large quantities. The small store with a small clientele just cant place the big orders also the clientele can go to a Mall and hit all their needs in one trip.
Its hard to say wether the mall created the need or there was a need and the Mall just made one stop shopping easier.
People who visit our area and swoon over the big Wegmans Grocery stores ,dont realize there are mom and pop flowershops and bakeries that have gone out of business because of Wegmans complete presentation of bakery, flowers ,RX ,Wine cellar,etc.
My girlfriend said if Wegmans has a funeral parlor on one end and a Bridal shop on the other they would have everyones needs covered
Wegmans started out as a small, corner grocer, too .... They all seem to forget that they were once the little guy/gal, too. Though, I have to say that they treat their people well and do a lot of community support type activities. I've been waiting for them to add caskets like Sam's Club have
In the spirit of full disclosure, I shop for most of the groceries at Wegmans. I like it there.
They SHOULD give back to the community, people they put out of business need the support.
I do like that they sell local produce and have contracted with some bakeries for their baked goods.
I still preferr the small places. I go to Malicks Bakery on holidays for something really special and the Pittsford Dairy carries Malicks baked things if I'm desperate and dont wantto drive that farr to the main bakery.
When Bob Wegman was alive they were heavy supporters of the Catholic Schools, bailed them out a few times but alas times are changing and those schools are closing right and left.
I'm not C so I dont care.
Not Nots
Looks like Bellflower or a campanula
We have Guercio & Sons, and our almost failing historic Broadway Markets, for example.
Guercio's is totally family run and owned by folks direct from Sicily .... You walk in, and all the smells of great food are almost overwhelming ..... mmmmmm .... I find things there I can find no where else.
The Broadway Market has been around since 1888 and was ALWAYS a trip we made with grandmom every holiday to get the goods! It is located in what WAS the old Polish section of town, but now, most of the neighboring homes are vacant, torched by arsonists, squatted by the nefarious, etc. Not very pretty. However, there has been a Renaissance of sorts as one of the churches there was converted to a Mosque and now Dr.s and Lawyers, etc., who belong to the mosque, are moving into the area and revitalizing the old homes around there. Nice to see some areas reviving.
Just don't get me started on our historic Central Terminal, which just sits there to rot (almost). 2009 is its 80th anniversary. Officially opened in 1929. It's a truly beautiful structure and many attempts have been made to preserve and rebuild it. If you like, please take a peek at some of the photos of it from days long past.
http://buffalocentralterminal.org/
(I'm not C either, JoAnn, but I hate to see anything that has thrived for decades come to an end.)
I also hate to see old municiple buildings go to ruine.
Some built in the dullest period in architectural history should be taken down the 50-60's . Not much character there.
Its because there is a great disparity of true craftsmanship in that era.
I love what they di to Grand Central in NYC.
Rochester tore theirs down. Too bad it was fabulous, we live in a very conservative community, lots of srraight walls no particular character to anything.
We are working on a downtown revitalization with a Renaissance Performing center which would be fantastic for the Gallery I'm in in that part of town.
I'm just sitting tight until its a "go" hope I live to reap the rewards.
The new center would mean a big venue for Rock Concerts and Stage productions on a big scale.
Wrangling over money is whats holding everything up 65 mil is a lot.
We tore down F.L. Wright's famous, first of its kind, Larkin Administration Building.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larkin_Administration_Building
The five story red brick building was noted for many innovations, including air conditioning, plate-glass windows, built-in desk furniture, and suspended toilet bowls.
Built in 1904 and demolished in 1950 to make ...... a parking lot which is now a field of weeds. The warehouse addition is still in use.
Yes! Larkin Soap .... and Larkin was a close friend of Wrights.
I think you guys need your own forum!!
Upstate Stuff.
Typical Downstater!!
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Ha ha! I'm a city boy - about as down as you can get!
Next to Billy Joel?
I got the hint.
D-mails from now on.
No hints, Jo Ann! Just playing. This is Lis's thread anyway!
I'm a snob if thats uptown sign me in.
I think I prefer being down .... down to earth, that is!
Thats it down to earth.
Thanks Willi
well, Willy I am not settle at all... that will take some time... for now all I am doing is to enjoying every minute of being a nurse... I really love it... hope it never gets to be boring!!!!
Willie, that is a true shame about that building. Imagine if all the ancient cities in Europe did that? Or even Egypt, oh we don't use these pyramids anymore let's just knock 'em down.
Yeah, that really sphynx!
ugh.
Hee hee. I had issues with my mummy.
ROFLOL! sphynx....
... or use the sphinx for target practice. It is definitely a shame, but .... on the same token ..... they sure don't build 'em like they used to!
We can thank Henry Ford for "planned obsolescence" .... or curse him!
I saw an excellent documentary all about protecting art, WWII, and what became of things, on PBS, called The Rape of Europa. As difficult as it was to set aside the story line regarding WWII, it was fascinating to see and learn about these masterpieces and the arduous journeys they have survived, even before WWII.
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It's the best thing to hear when one simply "loves their job!" I, finally, am at such a place, too, so I am glad to be in such good company. Mom was a nurse, as were too many aunts and cousins to count. And the stories .... !!!!
Of course, all the anatomy texts were a big hit with the kids in the neighborhood! In case you didn't know, they are not the best item to present at show-n-tell in 2nd grade.
On Henry Ford and obsolescence, its a good thing
Dont you remember the Edsel?
I barely remember the Pinto
Wasn't that one of Columbus' boats??
lol
Ha HA! That was the PintA! sheesh!!
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