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BECAUSE THEN THEY WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO KEEP TWO SEPERATE ENTRANCES OPEN (security/maintenance for both)! The city is BROKE (b-r-o-k-e), they can't even fill potholes! What is so hard for you folk to understand about that?
There is no security on the two doors that are open. NONE. You just walk right in and go wherever you want in the building. Why would it cost more to unlock a third door?
Well ya know you could call and find out in a flash.
Anyway back in the 90s when I used to walk the streets of
"The City with no Pity" (what Hell's Angels call Providence)
frequently, I'd see employees use the side street door, I think
it's on Fulton St.. once saw Buddy walking out of there into a limo.
That was his "escape hatch".
That's the door I've always used - it's a public door, and it's near the mayor's parking spot, so that's why he would leave out that door.
Alfie - re your hatred of City Hall's architecture, here was another contender at the time. Somehow I doubt it will bowl you over. It kind of looks like they put a mill tower (or church bell tower) on the Dakota.
Alfie - re your hatred of City Hall's architecture, here was another contender at the time. Somehow I doubt it will bowl you over. It kind of looks like they put a mill tower (or church bell tower) on the Dakota.
Not to defend the dark, stubby, artless design, but keep in mind City Hall was meant to have a center tower that didn't get built. Also, it was built in an unfortunate (Victorian) period for architecture anywhere. We can all be thankful for the wonderful McKim, Mead & White capitol building that came at a later and much better period architecturally. I haven't seen a building designed by M,M&W after 1890, I haven't liked.
Regardless, not much good building design happened anywhere between 1860 and 1890, with a few exceptions. Others will disagree. And should.
I really like that style of architecture I believe it is "Second Empire" or a blend of Second Empire and Renaissance Revival. Many significant public buildings and homes were built in this style during the later half of the 1800's; Providence has a fine example in its City Hall.....but the old city hall in Boston is even more gorgeous. IMHO ....A city needs to respect, preserve, maintain and treasure its architectural past.
Here it is in the Paris Opera House. Of course, I wouldn't select this style for new construction...but am so glad there are some examples.
There is no security on the two doors that are open. NONE. You just walk right in and go wherever you want in the building. Why would it cost more to unlock a third door?
Do you work at city hall? Just because you don't see them doesn't mean they don't see you. I'm sure they have a security plan in place (it's law) and a certain protocol for all access points to the building. Maybe adding a second entrance is feasible, maybe it's not. Who knows, I'm sure it's not a very high priority for the city right now. If it's really that important to you, contact your councilman for the facts and what can be done (if anything).
There is no security on the two doors that are open. NONE. You just walk right in and go wherever you want in the building. Why would it cost more to unlock a third door?
Try getting into either door carrying a weapon; you'll find out in a NY second.
I really like that style of architecture I believe it is "Second Empire" or a blend of Second Empire and Renaissance Revival. Many significant public buildings and homes were built in this style during the later half of the 1800's; Providence has a fine example in its City Hall.....but the old city hall in Boston is even more gorgeous. IMHO ....A city needs to respect, preserve, maintain and treasure its architectural past.
Here it is in the Paris Opera House. Of course, I wouldn't select this style for new construction...but am so glad there are some examples.
I agree. The Paris Opera House is beautiful. And, the Second Empire is probably one of the most enduring Victorian styles. Even the high Victorian examples seemed to adhere to classical proportions - more or less.
Try getting into either door carrying a weapon; you'll find out in a NY second.
Are there hidden metal detectors?
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