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The Rosedale building at 6030 Delmar is slated for demolition, due to its significant deterioration. Despite attempts to shore up its brick facade, the 100+ year old building has clearly run its course.
The chemicals used in the dry cleaners which was the major tenant for many decades may also have been a factor.
As June Vaughn reports in this issue, the SDCC board considered current owner WU’s request for support for demolition, and voted at its last meeting to support the demolition.
However, as part of the Delmar Commercial Committee’s efforts to revitalize this area, I also like to remember the building’s owner, Dennis Townsend, who contributed so much to our discussions and debates over the future of Delmar.
As a founding member of the committee, his voice and professional demeanor made a big impact on our analysis of the street’s past and present and plans for its future.
I learned so much from him! Our committee considered and supported other demolitions, which were sometimes the only solution to moving forward, and we were pleased to see some
great architectural ideas from Kiku Obata, SL Design Alliance, and others, blending old and new. One great example is how the Moonrise Hotel incorporates the facade of the old funeral home. Perhaps the Rosedale will someday be part of another step forward in revitalizing Delmar.
Original photograph caption
Alderman Irv Clay at podium with then Alderwoman Lyda Krewson, Joe Edwards, Jo Ann Vatcha, then Mayor Francis Slay and others celebrating Delmar improvements.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2022.
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