Colombs Burns

[Litter Box]

Ch 6 said it hit the restaurant and spread to the apts. The building has been for sale for ever and the signs came down about a month or so ago. Hope they had insurance. I'll add an old pic soon.

[Oladybug]

Firefighters battle flames, heat in South Philadelphia | 6abc.com

Hopefully this dump will have to be razed. Would be nice to see a more inviting, attractive building at the gateway of East Passyunk Ave.

[Topperoni]

Just sayin'. Really horrific if true, given the fact that people lived there-could have gone wrong in a big way.

[Oladybug]

Couldn't help but wonder the same thing, Topper, being that this seems like such a shady place from all the rumors you hear about it.

[darthsinatra]

Was in there for a tour a few years ago. The residents were firmly entrenched and older. Hope everyone's ok.

[2happy4u]

This guy wasn't wise enough to burn it himself, but he was dim enough to do it by accident. Now it will sit as a burned out building for years. On the other hand don't be surprised if he goes crazy and rebuilds a new monstrosity.

[paul215]

Passyunk Post has some pictures of the damage. http://www.passyunkpost.com/2012/08/...with-pics.html

Maybe this means something will finally happen with that building. That place has so much potential. I could imagine the guy from Silk City or some other NoLibs spot turning that sidewalk into something really cool.

[Litter Box]

The liquor licence was approved ? I did not know that. That had to be a couple of years ago.

[Litter Box]

Firefighters battle flames, heat in South Philadelphia | 6abc.com

Hopefully this dump will have to be razed. Would be nice to see a more inviting, attractive building at the gateway of East Passyunk Ave.

From your keyboard to L&I's ears........................... Demo notice



Pic from this morning.................

[Oladybug]

From your keyboard to L&I's ears........................... Demo notice

Woo-hoo!

[BarryG]

If the owner is willing to sell the land, this is a huge opportunity for a businessperson and could be transformative for the lower portion of the avenue (and those poor businesses across from this monstrosity). Based on the owner's past behavior however I wouldn't be surprised to see this lot sit vacant for a long time. At least our great local orgs--EPX, PARC, and the BID--won't let it become a real eyesore.

[MizFormaldehyde]

Just sayin'. Really horrific if true, given the fact that people lived there-could have gone wrong in a big way.

I always called it Jewish Lightning. Lulz.

[Malloy]

If the owner is willing to sell the land, this is a huge opportunity for a businessperson and could be transformative for the lower portion of the avenue (and those poor businesses across from this monstrosity). Based on the owner's past behavior however I wouldn't be surprised to see this lot sit vacant for a long time. At least our great local orgs--EPX, PARC, and the BID--won't let it become a real eyesore.

More outdoor seating for the Cantina?

[Litter Box]

I always called it Jewish Lightning. Lulz.

The PC term is friendly fire.

[Eastcoast]

I always called it Jewish Lightning. Lulz.

My folks called it Greek lightning, I suppose in relation to the number of times over the years that diners burn.

[Oladybug]

f the owner is willing to sell the land, this is a huge opportunity for a businessperson and could be transformative for the lower portion of the avenue (and those poor businesses across from this monstrosity). Based on the owner's past behavior however I wouldn't be surprised to see this lot sit vacant for a long time. At least our great local orgs--EPX, PARC, and the BID--won't let it become a real eyesore.

More outdoor seating for the Cantina?

From what I understand through the grapevine, the owner of the Cantina actually was interested in buying the Colombo property but was deterred by the ri-goddamn-diculous asking price. If this building is razed, I can't imagine the owner coming down to a reasonable price. We'll see.

[hubba1]

I was always under the impression that it was two owners who couldn't agree to sell it. Either way, I didn't even know about this until I walked by Monday night with the baby and the dog and smelled the "burned building smell" as I walked by. Ok, Birra guys..you got a new location for that burger joint!

[dcss1205]

Was that once a Nifty Fifty's and across from the Triangle Bar/Pub/Cafe?

[2happy4u]

Was that once a Nifty Fifty's and across from the Triangle Bar/Pub/Cafe?

Yes it was.

[BarryG]

Was that once a Nifty Fifty's and across from the Triangle Bar/Pub/Cafe?

No, that's Rita's now, at Passyunk & Dickinson. This is on Passyunk between Snyder and Juniper.