Over at 124 East ave, the “facade” is left in the back right corner of the empty lot, apparently uncovered. So in addition to razing the building, the parts they did “save” are now left exposed to the elements.
Meanwhile at 93 East ave, a new fence has been erected around the building. Is this a sign that ice has formed in the nether-world, or porcine animals have taken flight?
In either case, we report, you decide.
Tags: In the News · Norwalk
The fence around 93 East Avenue is to contain the debris from the midnight demolition party that Handrinos is planning. I hear he’s recruiting gangbangers from South Norwalk so he can point fingers at the “vandals.”
Please, if he really wanted it done it would have been burned to the ground ages ago.
He could have just asked that the electricity be turned back on and hope for a short circuit.
93 East Avenue is truly a Greek tragedy — with the preservationists as the Greek chorus. Handrinos is locked into his role and must play it out to its conclusion. What role does Kydes play I wonder?
Here are the basic components of a Greek Tragedy:
Prologue: Sets forth the subject and provides the mythological background necessary for understanding the events of the play. (ZOning and ZBA)
Parodos: Song sung by the chorus as it first enters. Named for the corridors at the front of the stage of a Greek theater. (THe preservationists invoke the dealy and try to work with the owners)
Episode: A scene of dialogue in which one or more actors take part. (The mayor and Nolin hold a sham meeting)
Stasimon: A choral ode that often reflects on the dialogue and events of the preceding episode. (Citizens lament on yourct.com)
Exodos: A processional song sung by the chorus at the end of the play offering words of wisdom related to the actions and outcome of the play. (What will The Hour say?)
Regarding 124 East Ave…had anyone been in that building in the last 30 years? It housed doctors offices and had been remodeled time after time over the years. I worked there in High School & went to Dr’s in that building…there were no original details left inside (mouldings & such) and so I would be willing to bet that the facade they “saved” was really all there was to save…any saving or conserving of that building should ahve been done years ago. At this point it really was just a shell and the front facade (the middle to back end had various additions put on over the years) was all that remained of the original house. And the buiding itself was is terrible condition as of last year (you could feel the floorboards giving if you went into the first floor offices & it smelled of mold), definitely not a healthy building.
It is a shame, but it is definitely not in the same league as #93 East Ave (which could still be saved & has such wonderful details inside and out) so worrying about the facade is pretty pointless. Really it was just nother vicitim of irresponsible zoning decisions that have been made in Norwalk for years. Not something that the developer should be chastised for.
Not true 06853. There were plent of details still left, including beautiful fireplace surrounds.
Indiga! Well done! My eyebrows raise at some of the content, but that was great!
Indiga? Are you starting a Greek Revival? I’ll stick with American Craftsman.
