The buildings were owned by a non-descript cabinet maker with granite countertop capabilities. He never even hung a sign during his decades there. The property was purchased to remodel and augment the west side’s commercial base. Sadly, the buildings had deteriorated beyond all economic repair necessitating its demolition. [Go figure, that concrete could become rotten?!] Certainly this is a distinct financial setback. The silver lining, however, will be that whatever is built back will not be constrained by the prior footprint. [The current Pickleman’s location has a similar story, rising from the ashes. In this case rising from the debris.] Nothing will happen quickly in this economic environment of rising interest rates, crazy construction costs and a looming recession. But ideas can be hatched while waiting for the rebound. Obviously there can be “overpriced” lofts on an upper level. LOL. But that said, what viable ground level downtown business would be a good fit? [Keep in mind it is better to satisfy a “need” than just a want.].