Some buildings are more than brick and steel. 13 Cataract Street is one of the last remnants of Rochester's historic brewing district. But North American Breweries has unveiled plans to put a parking lot in its place. Now, public support for saving it is growing; and that's a start.
On Friday officials at the Genesee Brewery unveiled plans they say will "create a destination for beer lovers that anchors development on downtown Rochester's Northeast side." Before we get too excited, let's think.
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Howard S. Decker, FAIA is former Principal of DLK Architecture (Chicago) and former Chief Curator of the National Building Museum (Washington DC). He also believes 13 Cataract Street can, and should be saved for Rochester.
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Case Study: Another old Standard Brewing building, once in danger of demolition, has been successfully rehabilitated and is now helping to revive an old industrial neighborhood in Baltimore, MD.
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We may fail to save this building. But don't let anyone say you didn't try. Sign the petition, share it on Facebook, and get the code to put a button on your web site.