While every possible real estate deal has fallen through on this old landmark, Feldman's has been condemned and it has been reported that the Bank of Delmarva now has control of the building. The Bank claims that several companies have stated the buildings are structurally sound, Code & Compliance see it very differently. Mold is also an issue.
With this economy it's highly doubtful anyone is going to step in any time soon and take on such a large project and renovate what's currently there. For me personally, I'd like to see that happen, as I'm sure many of you would as well but so far the Downtown's future isn't looking exciting, (investment wise) for anyone.
With any luck someone will be able to see the beauty of this location, (riverfront)and make good use out of it. However, just across the street the new Condos still aren't selling, so I doubt we'll see anything like that. The final and most major issue is parking. While Feldman's does have their own parking lot, it wouldn't get very far with today's codes. Oh well, Walt Disney made it with swamp land in Florida. I'm sure someone will come up with something.
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Sittin on the dock of the bay wastin time.
I'm from Chestertown which has a great down town area. Every time I drive through down town Salisbury I shake my head in disgust. Salisbury has the opportunity to have a great down town area with the river right there. It could be something like Annapolis. Why wont the town capitalize on this???? Yet they want to build a new library which are outdated with current technology. Also, do they realize the old library is on the water???? What is wrong with this town...
Level it.
The Mayor and Urban Salisbury promised a comprehensive code compliance insepction of hte downtown structures. Has that happened yet?
The condos have 2 b0at lanching ramps next to them that is disgusting.Dirty,never swept,dock is now so full of gull chit u cant walk on it. Whos responsible for this area? The county or city.
I see the notice is ripped, did someone do something illegal by removing the notice?
3:21
The condo owners.
Anonymous said...
The Mayor and Urban Salisbury promised a comprehensive code compliance insepction of hte downtown structures. Has that happened yet?
3:21 PM
I don't think you know what you are talking about... Can you cite your source? Prove it!
County is responsible for those Riverside Drive boat ramps next to the condos. Just another forgotten area by their parks department.
Thank you Susan Phillips for doing your job. Now you don't have to worry about David Miller, the infamous FOB whining to Dinglebarrie Tilghman about the code compliance office picking on him.
Level it and build the new library there. Don't take Lot 10 the downtown doesn't have enough parking now.
1:15, Salisbury does not and probably never will be like Chestertown or Annapolis. Culture, education, and money are the variables.
The library is not waterfront by the way. Close, but that only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Sad. I loved this antique store and knew several people who came from out of town to visit.
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