No, That Newish Deep Ellum Sign Isn't Gone For Good. It's Just Down for Repairs.

• This reminded me that I needed to nerd out and model the old sign for Google Earth. If anyone's interested, here's my model (you need download it into Google Earth to really appreciate it). Google will probably accept it for inclusion in the public 3d Earth, since the street view still shows that it's there. Once the streetview changes, I'll model the new sign too.  http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5421c0d267a41535ea811603f25b715  

• Cool, thanks for the clarification. I just assumed that even though the building is not "historic" that more people would raise a fuss over it and that Headington would release plans for a "retail promenade" on Stone St. to enhance/connect with what is already planned for Main St. Alley.

• Some may not like the sign but I do. It is good to see the area picking up in business again. 

• Oh, it's coming down. Soon. I mentioned this a couple of weeks ago, as part of the 1600 block of Elm buildings also on their way out (or already razed). Didn't need Landmark approval, since they're "non-contributing" to the historic district. I hear: either a parking garage to accommodate the Joule and its expansion or another, newer building -- the Headington folks haven't shared their formal, final plans.

• Another reader question: Why is the Praetorian building looking more and more like it's headed for demolition? In September's article you quoted someone saying nothing was certain, but there is already asbestos work being done and a hole punched on the side facing Elm. Could the building be coming down in the next few weeks or months, without any formal announcement of its replacement? 

• Thanks for the update.

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