monarch Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 ^^^ very nice illustrations triton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Lots and lots of incandescent bulbs, with motors and brushes and contacts and miles of wire. Late 50s - early 60s technology wasn't real big on semiconductors and LEDs. I understand that, but "digital" clock just means any clock that doesn't tell time with "hands" and uses numerals or what have you instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 ah... we're divided on whether "digital" describes the readout or the operating technology... I suppose that if it's the display that governs, this might be considered a digital clock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip_white Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm no horologist, but I'm pretty sure your drawing would still depict an analog clock... in that the numbers are permanently affixed and a hand is used to display the time. You should have added a light that shines through numbered cutouts and displays the time on a wall. That would definitely be perplexing as to whether or not it was a digital clock, as a sun dial is considered analog (except this one: http://www.digitalsundial.com/product.html). ah... we're divided on whether "digital" describes the readout or the operating technology... I suppose that if it's the display that governs, this might be considered a digital clock: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 ah... we're divided on whether "digital" describes the readout or the operating technology... I suppose that if it's the display that governs, this might be considered a digital clock: Nope, it's got a hand that points to the numbers.Jesus, people will argue about ANYTHING on the internet. The clock on top of the building is digital! Let it go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 No, keep it up, because we're FINALLY not talking about how f%€×÷=g ugly that building is. .. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I don't think the building is ugly anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 This thing is so much better than I envisioned. Central Bank Revitalization by marclongoria, on Flickr Not sure if it is real brick on the bottom floors but it looks great! Central Bank Revitalization by marclongoria, on Flickr It is brick Marc! Zoom in to the scaffolding in front of the center blue column! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 20150519_123601 by Not.Larry Dierker, on Flickr 20150519_123652 by Not.Larry Dierker, on Flickr 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 This thing is so much better than I envisioned. Saw the building in person a week ago and I couldn't agree more! This drone video of Central Square shows is amazing! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Purify Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Urbannizer, is something going up on the block east of this? Looks mighty empty. *crosses fingers* Edited June 3, 2015 by Gator Purify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Urbannizer, is something going up on the block east of this? Looks mighty empty. *crosses fingers*There was a rumored possibly 11 story apartment complex going there but since the oil plunge, there has not been any news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 ^^^ great illustrations houstonishome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 WOW! This building really looks great now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks. I think the Mikey Leeland reno was dramatic, but this one is awe-inspiring. The leeland building was functional but drab. This one turned an ugly, outdated rundown slum looking beast into a modern, classy looking building.The ground floor looks like it is easily convertible into retail. I like inviting ground floors and this one isn't standoff-ish at all.You still think the building is ugly tumbleweed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledevil Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I am seriously anticipating the clock being refurbished. It's been some 25 years since I've seen it in action. The building is indeed beautiful, but oh how I wait to see those bright white lights rotating and illuminating the curve on Pierce Elevated again. Well, at least til they tear the Pierce down, lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 nope, it's not an eyesore anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Does anyone have pictures or even video of it working? I realize that it was a while ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 agree, it looks nice and all, but the main question, do we get the clock back or not? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 agree, it looks nice and all, but the main question, do we get the clock back or not? Well October 21st, 2015 is coming up.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Purdueenginerd Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I too am curious about the clock. They've brought out crane support a couple of times on this project, blocking the street temporarily to lift things into place. We've already passed the gutting/demo phase of the project and didnt they removed the old HVAC equipment already? I would guess, that if it was going to be removed, it would have already occurred by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledevil Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I guess I may be oversimplifying this, but really, other than pulling out any birds nests that may have found their way into the interior of the clock, replacing the burnt out light bulbs on the face, removing the Central Square letters on the back, greasing the gears and components necessary to make it spin, and slapping a coat of paint on the whole thing, I wouldn't think restoring it would require a crane or anything that dramatic. Heck, secret squirrel was standing right next to it when he explored and documented the building. Given the angle of the pictures he submitted for viewing, a good sized ladder on top of the roof would seem efficient enough to get the job done. I mean, the thing worked right up to the very end of Central's life. I'd think the worst case scenario would be that rust may have locked up the mechanical components necessary for it to rotate again, and perhaps a dry rotted electrical wiring harness that could be rebuilt by a certified electrician fairly efficiently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I think the crane comment was more saying that they will renovate the sign instead of removing it. And it spins? Awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdueenginerd Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I think the crane comment was more saying that they will renovate the sign instead of removing it. Yep, thats basically what I was insinuating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I drove past yesterday - my first up close look since all exterior work was completed. The brick columns really don't 'fit' with the rest of the exterior but this renovation is a huge success overall. My compliments to those who made it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I like the contrast of the red brick with all of the glass. Just enough as an accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Contrast is good and having the first floor corner pulled back to "reveal" the columns is a nice feature too. I just wish they had been clad in stone or even metal panels instead of brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 the fence surrounding the project is gone. now taking bets on how long it will be before some worthless POS who hangs in the area tags the brick.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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