Sir Novelty Fashion
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ASo, by Bogtrotter or Metro Man logic, what happened in the 90s to Parkin's Bank of Montreal in Don Mills is a good thing...
Oh dear...
ASo, by Bogtrotter or Metro Man logic, what happened in the 90s to Parkin's Bank of Montreal in Don Mills is a good thing...
I didn't want to rehash this debate because I know that in the end, it's just a matter of opinion so nobody will "win" the argument. However, I do want to pose one question to adma:
If the entirety of the mall, in all its details is important to preserve the heritage integrity of the building, then you must believe that the stores themselves can't be changed. The storefronts as originally built were part of the character of the mall but they had to change because stores closed, others opened and retail has changed. Would you have defended that the storefronts remain the same, to the detriment of their ability to compete in the market? If not, then you are advocating changing details of the mall. If so, then you are complicit in the mall losing revenue which leads to it falling into disrepair and ultimately closing.
Oh dear...
I answered your question. Re changing the stores: no. Properly handled, that can be allowed for.
But you must remember, too: that "entirety of the building" doesn't mean the whole place is to be freeze-dried. Because if you're making that suggestion, you're no different from those who oppose heritage conservation districts on frivolous "what?!? I can't install a new kitchen?!?" grounds.
Oh, and the "change or die" retail examples you illustrate aren't of the Eaton Centre's architectural calibre or importance.
I agree with Metroman! I understand where Adma is coming from but still, what Metroman is saying is bang on.
Yeah, but you're the kind of person who advocates the even more idiotic idea of recladding the Simpson Tower.
Indeed.
Lets not start taking logic to extremes here, I wouldn't advocate those changes to the Don Mills building by any means, just as those against changes to the Eaton centre advocate that everything over 50 years old be automatically preserved and untouched forever. e?
I still feel it should be reclad or at least 'cleaned up'. It is in need for some update or freshening up. I'm impressed that you remember me saying this from years ago but I'm not too happy about the way you slam others' opinions or ideas on what could or should be done (i.e. thinking it's idiotic because it doesn't agree with your opinion).
You haven't explained how the railings are any different than the store fronts