Historical September–October 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Ignored for over twenty years by its previous owner, one of Delmar’s loveliest buildings did not survive a recent attempt at rehab.
The facade of 6154 Delmar was a charming one, with a handsomely detailed cornice and colorful tile. Set close by the sidewalk, it always seemed sad to be neglected. Over the years, many people had tried to buy it and make it come alive again, but, even when taken to court as a nuisance by nearby residents, the owner paid fines and sat.
In recent months, we regained hope, when Joe Edwards, capable of achieving almost any Delmar dream, was able to purchase the building and plan its renovation.
It was announced that the building was to become home of a wonderful new restaurant, another sign that Delmar East had turned the corner towards a successful future.
The perseverance of new owner Joe Edwards and the state’s historic rehab tax credits would have made rehab of even this badly deteriorated building feasible.
But the building must have been held together by the plywood board-ups and debris; during interior demolition, it simply collapsed. Emergency removal was ordered, and, sadly, a longstanding problem property stood no longer.
Original photograph caption
1976 view of ornate 6154 Delmar, right; intervening building toward Delmar Cleaners long gone. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2002.
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