View of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield site from City Hall

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Sep 22nd 2005, 10:56pm By queenseyes

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This is what the old gas works site looks like from the observation deck at city hall. It's a little hazy, but you get the idea. If you look closely you can see the supported gas works facade to the left of the dig. The street address is 249 West Genesee Street. It's located near the Chanel 7 building and the post office. If you're heading South on Elmwood, take a right on Genesee just past City Hall, drive up a bit and you can't miss it.

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