This building used to be a huge J C Penney's store many years ago when this was the Park Central Shopping Center. Since that time it has housed a couple other businesses related to the medical field and training. Now it is the Children's Rehabilitative Center for DMG (District Medical Group).
They've added these colorful window coverings to add a little interest to an otherwise plain building.
I also noticed something else that was new while I was there. On the front side of the center is where that strange metal structure that I mentioned in my post last year is located. There are a few lunch style restaurants located on this side. This is also where the old Goldwater's Department store used to be located. Sometime since my last visit here, they have added that "Goldwater" sign. Just a little momento of the past.
It's good that they've discovered new uses for those buildings. Old shopping centers are sometimes very hard to repurpose, as I understand it. I like the window coverings and that mural/awning is a lively combo!
ReplyDeleteIt looks good with those palmtrees in front.
ReplyDeleteI agree, great to see a use for outdated shopping centers, there are going to be more of them when the fallout from the past year settles in. One here in DC burbs is going to be torn down and replaced with a hospital, medical offices and residential
ReplyDeleteThose window coverings work well.
ReplyDeleteThe palm trees look good there too. Probably as old as the building.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that someone realizes how art has a positive effect on people!
ReplyDeleteThe building looks nice with the art, window coverings and the palm trees out front. It's wonderful that they found a good reuse for the building.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad old shopping centers are being repurposed. Love the window covering and the artwork. I remember Goldwater's Department Store - the good old days.
ReplyDeleteIt's always an encouraging sign when buildings get a bit of attention like this Sharon, means things are going well ✨
ReplyDeleteSo pleasant to the eye! Not easy to "recycle" such huge department stores.
ReplyDeleteGreat renovation.
ReplyDeleteI like the different colours, it's good for children.
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