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May 21, 2009
Fulton Mall Arby's Revealed
After the Landmark Preservation Commission's rejection of the proposal for an Arby's restaurant in the landmarked interior space at 374 Fulton Street on Tuesday, we managed to infiltrate the inner sanctums of the LPC to obtain a photo of the rendering and plans that the commissioners were looking at when they made their decision. The rendering above shows where the franchisee proposed removing two of the mirrored arcades to make way for the ordering counter and neon signs. Check out a floorplan here.
LPC Sends Arby's Back to the Prep Station [Brownstoner]
Arby's Planning to Take Gage & Tollner Space [Brownstoner]
Rumor: Fast Food for Gage & Tollner Space [Brownstoner]
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makes we want to cry. what could they be thinking?
Posted by: Petebklyn at May 21, 2009 9:26 AM
Ugly!
But how could a fast food outlet do any better? I think Arby's will soon be looking for another space.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at May 21, 2009 9:32 AM
from your lips to Arby's HQ ears!
Posted by: BH76 at May 21, 2009 9:37 AM
Wow, that's hideous. Why is there scaffolding in a rendering?
Posted by: Heather at May 21, 2009 10:21 AM
I'm fine. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Posted by: Rising Crane at May 21, 2009 10:24 AM
Sadly, this will probably end up being one of their highest grossing stores.
Posted by: newsouthsloper at May 21, 2009 10:27 AM
Emphasis on gross.
Posted by: SnarkSlope at May 21, 2009 10:29 AM
Heather,
The scaffolding is probably there to support the lighted menu, so that it doesn't have to be fastened to the landmarked wall. That's a good idea, I suppose, but the fact that the designers chose to highlight this as a design element,instead of using supports that didn't call attention to themselves, shows hoe incapable they are of building within a historic interior.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at May 21, 2009 10:48 AM
Velvet rope - nice touch.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at May 21, 2009 10:49 AM
That's the nicest Arby's I've ever seen.
Posted by: East New York at May 21, 2009 10:50 AM
Why in the world would they choose to lease this landmarked interior for an Arby's? Aren't there other available spaces in the immediate vicinity that wouldn't pose the problems G&T's landmarked interior creates. Really bad business decision.
Posted by: 1842 at May 21, 2009 10:56 AM
could end up being highest Arby's because I don't think any of them are very busy. Surprised they still are in business at all.
Yet, that great revolving door they have as entrance isn't too inviting for fast food outlet. Try getting your stroller and brood thru that.
Posted by: Petebklyn at May 21, 2009 11:12 AM
That is truly horrific. Again, why on earth would they even think of such a thing -- just seems like more hassle than it's worth. Unfortunately, it seems that the owners of the space doesn't care very much about it -- that is the real tragedy. Why don't they sell (hopefully to someone interested in preserving the space and in using it appropriately)?
Posted by: babs at May 21, 2009 11:13 AM
Just leave the space vacant...
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: Return of The What at May 21, 2009 11:14 AM
"what could they be thinking?"
Do you want fries or onion rings with that roast beef hero?
Posted by: East New York at May 21, 2009 11:39 AM
we're scraping bottom, it's true. but some day, some day, the tide will return and a fine restaurant will open there. I'm sure of it.
Posted by: sam at May 21, 2009 5:00 PM
Why on earth would Arby's lease this space in the first place? Didn't their RE division tell them how unsuitable it would be? Surely there are other vacant properties available in the Fulton mall? It's hard to imagine how they could ever come up with a design to satisfy LPC and, even if they did, I shudder to think about the damage that could be caused to this fabulous interior just from ordinary wear and tear.
Posted by: grand army at May 21, 2009 6:04 PM
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