Prium's Sixth and J Project Moving
The word on the street is that Prium Companies has started work on its project at Sixth and J. The first thing on the list – knock down the old building. From what we hear, it’s gone. Or well on its way to being gone.
Both my tipster and I have been fascinated by this beautiful building. Originally built by “Happy Fred Hines” as a service station in 1927, it has been empty for several years now. I know more than a few people that have imagined a cafe or coffee shop in that space. As time passed the building fell further into disrepair. Sad. Time now for what? I’m assuming more condos…
Update: Click Here – this is a hole
5 comments
T talus May 9, 2012
Very sad — that tree was the biggest redwood I’ve seen north of the Rogue River! It would have been nice to have notice of its impending demise so that neighbors could have investigated alternatives or at least bid the big tree adieu.
T tacoma_1 May 9, 2012
It may be sad, but it was definitely inevitable. Any tree that large above ground will have a massive root system below ground in order to: a) keep it upright, and b) supply it with water and nutrients.
Planting a giant sequoia or a coastal redwood (from the picture this looks like a coastal redwood to me) requires a lot of planning and foresight. Any of our city parks are great locations for such a magnificent tree. Point Defiance park has some excellent specimens, as does Wright Park. Next to a house…….not such a great idea.
F fredo May 9, 2012
agree tacoma1. I watched them take it down for awhile and kept a few pictures on my phone. It was a magnificent tree to be sure. Should have been planted in a wide open area however.
T tacoma_1 May 9, 2012
Actually, for all we know, it was planted in an open area originally. Redwoods live a long time. As usual, the TNT provides very little information. Neither the age of the tree (which is easy to tell by counting tree rings once you have a stump) or the age of the house is listed in the article.
F fredo May 9, 2012
good point tacoma_1. That probably WAS an open area back in the 1800s. Also, there probably weren’t any city utilities underground like water lines. Back in the old days when people were thirsty they had to go down to the 7-11 and get a bottle of water.