The Hartford Times building is a cool shell of a structure behind the Wadsworth Atheneum. But, it has been empty for more than a dozen years. Over all that time, the building had received only sporadic development attention.
But, now there are two contenders. The University of Connecticut is planning to bring its Greater Hartford campus into the city and has invited proposals from developers; the site of the Hartford Times is one favorite possibility. And, within the past two weeks a craft brewer -- Thomas Hooker Brewing Company -- let it be known that it is interested in bringing its brewery operations and showroom into the city, and it likes the Hartford Times site.
Stay tuned.
The second picture is spectacular, I love the gorgeous tiles details on the wall and those columns are fabulous!
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Hooker beer sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm so agree with Cezar and Léia. Stunning !
ReplyDeleteDone college. I'd side with the brewery.
ReplyDeleteIt's worthwhile to make use of the building. Looks like an impressive structure.
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ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, impressive building, good to see so much interest for it!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yessss, please let it get the attention it deserves (and no total makeover!)
ReplyDeleteWell. well..looks like there may be a bit of competition going on there Jack..I vote for the University and that they definitely retain the facade (hopefully it's heritage listed by now anyway oui?)We've done the same here in Perth, some of the universities have opted for a city site as well as the campus.
ReplyDeleteWhat incredible detailing on that building, Jack! Either use will bring people into the city centre which is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteHow nice it would be to bring that building back to life and use.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful building; I'm surprised it hasn't been scoffed up before this.
ReplyDeleteLove your new header photo!
They'll be fighting over it soon then. It looks too good to waste.
ReplyDeleteBringing the space back to life sounds a good idea Jack ... nothing worse than empty spaces in a city. Will stay tuned!
ReplyDeleteBoy, that could be some brewery.
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