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Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 26th, 2015, 9:57 pm
by at40man
Call me crazy.,but -- I actually have always rather liked this building. I can't quite put my finger on WHY I like it, but I do.
I'm curious to see if there are any pictures of the interior from the time it was built. I seem to remember it being more mall-like when I was a kid. But my memory could very well be playing tricks with me.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_ ... going-1-4m
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 8:18 am
by Snelbian
I used to do physical therapy there a couple years ago. It is a little mall-like, at least on the first floor.
I really wish they would do something about the windows on the University side at ground level. It may as well be a big blank wall at the moment.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 9:23 am
by mattaudio
I know we all love to hate it, and it sure could use some streetscape improvements... but...
That building always appealed to me in some weird way when I was very young. It was so strikingly (post)modern in a sea of not.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 9:45 am
by Silophant
I like it. Honestly, I'm generally a fan of weird-looking buildings. Could use some ground-floor entrances and windows, though.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 12:27 pm
by Nathan
I love it. Love.
The university side could easily be converted into store fronts.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 12:37 pm
by MN Fats
Never thought this would be a contrarian opinion, but I think it's ugly as sin.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: January 27th, 2015, 12:48 pm
by lordmoke
And I never thought I would be in the apparent majority by saying that this is definitely one of my favorite buildings along University.
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: March 30th, 2019, 8:15 pm
by mamundsen
Re: Spruce Tree Center renovation
Posted: March 30th, 2019, 8:53 pm
by mplser
And I never thought I would be in the apparent majority by saying that this is definitely one of my favorite buildings along University.
The "Music & Book Landfill" building at Griggs and University with the art deco clocktower is by far my favorite, but this one isn't terrible