The Empire State Building was finished during the Great Depression. It was seen as a symbol of optimism in a very bleak time. Not to be outdone, Canton has its own symbol of optimism during this very uncertain time. Okay, it is over a 100 stories shorter. And, it is taking a grand total of two iron workers and a crane operator to erect the skeleton (or whatever what do you call it).
Anyway, those of you who have visited, may remember the "hole" in the ground by our favorite hoagie shop. That's where the 3 story structure is being built. According to our dry cleaner, who is also a neighbor of the "hole", it's been empty since around 1950 when the big fire swept through downtown.
In all seriousness, I applaud the company that is taking the risk and building in downtown Canton. Of course, it will be on the Canton City tour for all of our visitors. I'll keep you updated.
2 comments:
This is exciting! We should take a picture of the Microsoft campus expansion in Fargo. We are more than doubling the size of our campus with two new buildings. Of course, construction began before the economy turned, but it really hasn't slowed at all.
Can't wait to see the new building on our next trip....of course a stop at R&M, I'm thinking a Reuben this time.
Please post the picture. Microsoft is about the only company that has money these days. It's nice to see someone expanding.
Mark us down for the bonspiel. I will start looking for tickets.
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