dbigtex56 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Just curious - how does the Chronicle get away with this? Aren't there provisions for fining people who obstruct sidewalks for extended periods? And if not, why not?May be a good topic for the public comment session at City Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingman Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Falling Travetine. Did we not learn from the Romans!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The scaffolding is coming down as we speak (finally). Also, part of the front and the east side curtains/tarps have been removed. It looks like the replacement skin is white marble. I wonder how hard that's going to keep clean? Chase Tower is in the middle of having their gray granite cleaned of mold, etc. It's really making a difference and that surface is gray, not bright white.Anyway, congrats Chron, it's about time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I noticed that the scaffolding on Travis was gone - how long was it up? I can't remember it not being there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arisegundo Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 The newspaper inside the vending machine that was covered when the scaffolds went up was from May 27, 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I noticed that the scaffolding on Travis was gone - how long was it up? I can't remember it not being there!I saw a sign earlier, but a bus drove by and blocked my view. I think it said Days-377. That cannot be true. It must be referencing a phase of the project. I've heard some people say 4+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I saw a sign earlier, but a bus drove by and blocked my view. I think it said Days-377. That cannot be true. It must be referencing a phase of the project. I've heard some people say 4+ years.It HAS to be longer than 4 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I saw a sign earlier, but a bus drove by and blocked my view. I think it said Days-377. That cannot be true. It must be referencing a phase of the project. I've heard some people say 4+ years.FYI - That "Days-377" sign is for days without a worker hurt on the jobsite. IIRC, scaffolding started going up in 2004 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I was thinking closer to five, like the end of 2003, but I certainly could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 At any rate, the part that they've revealed is really pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I know someone who works in the building. She said the City of Houston was starting to fine The Chronicle for the scaffolding because they weren't doing any work on the building.Apparently The Chronicle hired someone to do the work, but they found out is was going to be more expensive and over their budget after the scaffolding went up. They just left the scaffolding there until the city threatened to get fine them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desirous Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 The renovated facade looks pretty nice. I get to see it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 They are hastily taking down the rest of scaffolding as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Completion was only a pipedream (whatever that means). Now they've started with the jackhammers. I'd hate to be staying at the Lancaster or living in the Rice with all that racket. It better be freakin' fabulous when and if it's ever finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiPs Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Completion was only a pipedream (whatever that means). Now they've started with the jackhammers. I'd hate to be staying at the Lancaster or living in the Rice with all that racket. It better be freakin' fabulous when and if it's ever finished.any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 any pics?Sorry, but no. I don't have the software at work to get my crappy phone pictures onto my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 It looks like they finally got the replacement panels for those blown off by Ike nearly a year ago. They've begun installing them this morning. The only thing is that they're not a perfect match. They seem to be a darker fake marble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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