Boosing TV Gets Totally Repaired

Boosing TV Gets Totally Repaired

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Dec 28th 2007, 3:40pm By queenseyes

When I first saw that the former Boosing TV repair shop was getting a make-over, I didn't expect that in just a short period of time Elmwood would be staring at a completely new facade. It looks as if the exterior work is now complete (for the most part), and if you've looking at this set of commercial spaces (one vacant and one a laundry) for as long as I have, then it's almost surreal to see the transformation. For two years we have been discussing the day when this structure would clean up. And clean up it did... the building now looks brand new. If I didn't have a photo of the building as it was I may not have recognized it at all.

In a previous thread, scooter commented on what potential this corner really has. Its proximity to Buffalo State College, successful neighboring businesses... and it's in the middle of a solid neighborhood. I've yet to hear back as to whether the Laundromat will be coming back after the build-out is completed. And the only hint that I've noted about the former Boosing space is word that the original rendering showed some sort of gourmet food sign in the drawing. Whatever does eventually occupy the two spaces at the corner of Elmwood and Bird, we can only hope that restoration will bring with it some exciting businesses.

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  1. BuffaloLove

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    Dec 28th 2007, 15:56

    wow...show's how much change you can make with some new windows and a little white paint!

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  2. Joshua

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    Dec 28th 2007, 16:17

    Looks like a totally new buildling. Great job!

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  3. stephenjames716

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    Dec 28th 2007, 16:18

    looks great! good job to all those involved.

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  4. gaustad

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    Dec 28th 2007, 17:02

    FINALLY, someone with some foresight. Evey building on Elmwood and Hertel needs a face lift like this.

    it is much better for business.

    APPEARING BROKE TO OUTSIDERS WILL NEVER ATTRACT BUSINESS.

    Get JP Lossman out on the streets and start cleaning this place up.

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  5. chris69

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    Dec 28th 2007, 18:33

    ok, honestly, why did they get rid of the brick between the 1st and 2nd floor....I hope that they put an awning there because its lost alot of its character....by doing it....and a few pots with shrubs would humanize the exterior.

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  6. urbansoul

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    Dec 28th 2007, 19:12

    Looks great!!!

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  7. BROKEEPSBLOCKINGME

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    Dec 28th 2007, 19:29

    [deleted: obscene]

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  8. BROKEEPSBLOCKINGME

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    Dec 28th 2007, 19:31

    invest a dime and then u can talk

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  9. urbanesque

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    Dec 28th 2007, 20:17

    Do you have any information on the contractor or architect for this?? They did a great job.

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  10. chris69

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    Dec 28th 2007, 20:17

    are you offering? LOL, naw...Im not going to go there...I'll demonstrate some reserve and class.

    you have your opinion and I have mine.

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  11. urbanboarder

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    Dec 28th 2007, 21:42

    I agree, when I drove by it the other day, I really had to do a double take of what where I was. Great transformation!

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  12. TownLine

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    Dec 28th 2007, 21:48

    Johnson and Sons did the work. It was half paid for through a grant from the Elmwood Village Association.

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  13. pgf1948

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    Dec 28th 2007, 22:07

    Atrocious remodeling.

    Lowe's "best" windows and doors.

    Characterless, soul-less.

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  14. icecreamsub

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    Dec 28th 2007, 22:11

    someone really needs to start blocking BROKEEPSBLOCKINGME. She is a disgrace to this forum

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  15. RisingDamp666

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    Dec 28th 2007, 23:26

    I'm melting in my chair right now because three years ago, I had this incredibly vivid dream about this building and it was remodeled EXACTLY as it appears above! The Deja Vu is more than I can take....and so is this hideously ugly redo.

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  16. phrank

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    Dec 28th 2007, 23:41

    Wow! Looks great!

    Anyone who doesn't like it should be happy it doesn't look like the pizza place across the street.

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  17. Joshua

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    Dec 29th 2007, 00:27

    I drove by the place today, very clean and well done!

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  18. gaustad

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    Dec 29th 2007, 00:43

    Icecreamsub - someone should really start blocking you.

    you neve have anything of value to add.

    This person is entitled to their opinion, you're a communist.

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  19. gaustad

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    Dec 29th 2007, 00:45

    RisingDamp666 is the best!

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  20. WeLovePanos

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    Dec 29th 2007, 01:42

    icecreamsub...you must be one of the people who in addition to blocking BROKEEPS, must not approve of the Patriot Act or anything else...damn liberal hippies

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  21. WeLovePanos

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    Dec 29th 2007, 01:45

    PS BROKEEPS does not have a vagina

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  22. BROKEEPSBLOCKINGME

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    Dec 29th 2007, 02:45

    invest a dime and then u can talk

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  23. sbrof

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    Dec 29th 2007, 12:46

    it is great to see this kind of reinvestment and improvement into the facade of buildings in our city. Unfortunately this one isn't the best that could have been. But at the same time is still 1000x better than what could have been. At least they didn't just cover the brick with some sort of stucco crap and then scrap in a couple lines to call it detail like most things nowadays.

    This is a good investment and should really help to draw businesses into these storefronts.

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  24. sbrof

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    Dec 29th 2007, 12:55

    and adding a nice awning in those white curved areas would go a long way to improving these storefronts even more.

    And I think it is a fair bet that we ALL invest much more than a dime every time we frequent one of these stores. That argument means that only rich people with investment capital can actually have and voice their opinion about the city. Sorry but good ideas are not limited to the haves.

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  25. leadi

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    Dec 29th 2007, 14:59

    I think this is a great remodel. Look - maybe they did use Lowe's materials but so what? Every single remodeling project within a 10 square mile radius of the Delaware District cannot be done using exact replicas of 10 year old items. The price would be completely cost prohibitive.

    Considering the history of this particular building I think this is really great start to a new era. (I am oretty sure there was a horrific murder many years ago one of the upstairs apartment....I think late 70's or early 80's?) If I had a retail business, I would rent these spaces in a minute. Many of the older storefronts on Elmwood are rundown from years of lack of basic maintenace from previous absentee landlords.

    Anyone know if there are tenants lined up yet? Have the interiors been remodeled as well?

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  26. leadi

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    Dec 29th 2007, 15:01

    Sorry - I meant "using exact replicas of 100 year old items"...

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  27. scooter

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    Dec 29th 2007, 15:36

    Great Job.

    I like the white above the windows......it breaks up the all brick facade and is the perfect place for the retailers sign....the white will really draw our attention to it. Exactly what retailers want.

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  28. smythie

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    Dec 29th 2007, 15:43

    Hey, it's better than what was going on there before the remodel. Anyhow it doesn't look as if anything has been done that can't be changed easily in the future should someone have a better idea.

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  29. 300miles

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    Dec 29th 2007, 16:43

    The black notches you see embeded in the brick could be either for new lighting fixtures or for an awning. So I hope you can post an updated photo of their work when it's fully complete.

    Great job!

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  30. Greetingcard

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    Dec 29th 2007, 18:49

    Atrocious remodeling. Lowe's "best" windows and doors. Characterless, soul-less.

    Are you f'ing serious!? Stop it right now. Johnson and Sons is one of the best things that happened to the City. Quit complaining.....it's a million times better than what was there!!!

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  31. icecreamsub

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    Dec 29th 2007, 18:52

    all I'm giving is my two cents.

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  32. BetterThanDetroit

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    Dec 30th 2007, 01:05

    save your 2 cents icecream - you can buy a reacharound from my sister...

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  33. RisingDamp666

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    Dec 30th 2007, 01:22

    Just two cents? The feel of those porcine, floppy "bingo wings" is worth at least five. Respect the sister, mark her up.

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  34. WeLovePanos

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    Dec 30th 2007, 14:37

    turkey flaps

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