bakery square

we have new digs in town

this place comes with some interesting history

it used to be a nabisco plant

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as i understand it

it was built in 1918

and apparently lasted until 1998

when it closed for good

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the property changed hands a few times,

was found to have loads of environmental issues
asbestos,

underground dangerous chemicals

and a host of basically bad stuff,

but eventually ended up being redeveloped 

into what it is today

an awesome new hipster complex

which house the likes of google and anthropology 

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it was built with a lot of 'green' ideology and 

 has been awarded a platinum rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification by the U.S. Green Building Council

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actually kind of a big deal

 

 and basically cool to look at

 

gotta love a place with recycle trash cans everywhere

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anthro is way out of my price range

but i love their decorating style

all the expensive antiques inside 

and this is their doorstop !

right up my alley

new ~ old floors...wonder where they came from

 their displays are actually for sale

(well....if you're loaded)

 i have fallen in love with this sink...

it would be perfect for my 'farmette'

but alas..the $12,000 price tag was just a tad over my budget

(in fact...almost as much as i paid for the house !)

i got tossed out of anthro 

 it appears they do not like photos being taken of their 'style'

the not so kind manager claims

but still a cool place to visit

and their style is worth seeing

and great inspiration

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the whole 'square' is rather interesting

they say they will create over 1,600 jobs

which is great !

very urban, very trendy

 and it's certainly not everywhere 

that you see a truck like this in the parking lot

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great history on the building if you are interested

info on google that i liked

and more photos of the property

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well...theres a ulterior motive reason for this post
other than local history

we scored this great venue for the

i made it !

for the holidays

 dec 2 & 3rd !!

 

 juNxtaposition will be there !!

if you are local......hope you will be too !!

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