Film Row General Thread

[Architect2010]

This building being mentioned on Robinson is very dilapidated and in poor shape. Not to mention there is nothing worthwhile around it either. It sits next to the Salvation Army that I volunteered at numerous times. The homeless liked it.

I know it may be sad, but I just don't see this one being salvaged.

[metro]

Um HOTROD, this building is SOUTH of I-40, not Sandridge, although I dislike Sandridge over their demo issues. Also it is in the Core To Shore park area, although I think it is salvagable and wish they would save it and make it a cafe/event center.

[Midtowner]

I just don't see this area amounting to much unless the homeless facilities are relocated. I don't know how often any of y'all are down there, but probably THE best place to pick up indigent manual laborers in OKC is right at Sheridan and N. Robinson and there are always a lot of loiterers in the area. I don't see too many folks being comfortable visiting retail and outdoor café establishments in that area until the vagrancy issues are addressed. That may sound tacky, but it's true.

[okclee]

Sheridan and Robinson? Are the indigents checking in at the Colcord? j/k

I think you mean Sheridan and Shartel. I am in this area about twice a week and the crowd of indigents is growing.

Also have you actually hired one? I have and that is another story.

[Midtowner]

gah.. Walker.. not Robinson... or thereabouts.

No, I've never had the pleasure of hiring such an individual.

[metro]

Mid, you do realize they ARE moving the homeless shelters to West Town?

[BDP]

This building being mentioned on Robinson is very dilapidated and in poor shape. Not to mention there is nothing worthwhile around it either.

aka all of Bricktown circa 1985

[Midtowner]

Mid, you do realize they ARE moving the homeless shelters to West Town?

Where is that?

[Urban Pioneer]

This building being mentioned on Robinson is very dilapidated and in poor shape. Not to mention there is nothing worthwhile around it either. It sits next to the Salvation Army that I volunteered at numerous times. The homeless liked it.

I know it may be sad, but I just don't see this one being salvaged.

Which side of the street is it on? Is it being demolished with the old Post Office to make room for the Central MAPS 3 Park?

[metro]

west side of street

[metro]

Where is that?

http://www.homelessalliance.org/?page_id=14

[MikeOKC]

I have an elderly relative that used to work for United Artists on Film Row. It's amazing how they booked the films, delivered the reels, etc. Several studios were along that strip. I'm glad to see the development coming along.

[HOT ROD]

haha, I posted my response in the wrong thread. Give me a break, Im halfway around the world.

But the point still remains.

[Platemaker]

New paint going on the old theater in the Film District... rather like the deco color choice...

Taken today...

[metro]

Nice!

[Platemaker]

Very South Beach.

[jmarkross]

If you look really carefully...you can recognize David Caruso up on that lift...gathering evidence...

[wsucougz]

That is going to look sweet.

[Pete]

Thanks Platemaker!

How is that massive streetscape project coming along?

That area is really going to surprise people when that is finished.

[okclee]

What are the odds that Film Exchange receives a stop on the Streetcar route?

[metro]

Thanks Platemaker!

How is that massive streetscape project coming along?

That area is really going to surprise people when that is finished.

It's wrapping up nicely Pete, a good half way there or so. I will try to get pics this weekend or soon.

[leprechaun]

Wow I can't believe the progress being made in this district, I'm excited to see it coming back to life.

[soonerguru]

New paint going on the old theater in the Film District... rather like the deco color choice...

Taken today...

That is KILLER. Great renovation. Perfect.

What will that building be used for?

[Platemaker]

Taken today... added some red...

[lasomeday]

Drove down film exchange today and the streetscape is finally done! It looks great!