With all the projects moving forward along Toledo's waterfront, it now appears the Tower on the Maumee is ready for construction, as well. The developer of the $30 million project says he's close to making renovations.
Nick Eyde took 13abc through his building, Wednesday, and he says construction inside the old Fiberglas Tower could begin by the end of the year.
From the buildings top floor, you can see Lake Erie and all of Toledo. And now, Nick Eyde says the Tower on the Maumee is primed for development. The asbestos has been taken out and the building has been gutted.
By the end of 2012, this project, several years in the making, could be part of the downtown revitalization. Eyde told 13abc reporter Bill Hormann, "This could be like a European downtown, where people can walk around, go to the Valentine Theatre, go to the arena, have a bite to eat, go to a cafe, things like that."
The tower sits in the middle of all the action. The Marina District sits across the river and the Steamplant is across the street. Fifth Third Field, home of the world famous Toledo Mud Hens and the Huntington Center are literally around the corner.
In the next 45-days, Eyde will learn if this project to bring 100-hotel rooms and six floors of apartments will get a state historic tax credit. Eyde is confident this Toledo project has a good chance at funding. "I think they want to see those state historic tax dollars spread out, not just to this part of Ohio or that part of Ohio, but all over Ohio," he says.
If Eyde gets that $5-million credit and another $6-million grant that's up in the fall, construction on this project could begin by Christmas.
That's about the time the Marina District and Steamplant should begin work making the old Fiberglas Tower part of the new Toledo waterfront.
Eyde says, "there's a lot of energy here. This is a critical development for tying everything together."
A restaurant and clothing stores are possible for the building and its signature black glass will be a vital component of the project.
If the development is a go at the end of the year, it would be complete mid- 2014, about the time the Marina District and Steamplant projects are winding up.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:53:28 GMT
Three young brothers who have been missing the more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and
Three young brothers who have been missing for more than two years were featured on national TV Wednesday night. Former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh profiled the case of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:44:14 GMT
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy. The cable channel, and managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, say the
James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:15:15 GMT
Most of us wouldn't be able to swim across Lake Erie, so imagine doing it with a debilitating condition. A Maumee man with Crohn's disease is training to cross the lake to help raise money and awareness
Maumee man set to swim across Lake Erie in an effort to raise money for help Crohn's disease research.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:35 GMT
Changes in technology are forcing Blissfield Manufacturing to close one plant and expand another. The company made the tough decision to shut down its Portland, Indiana plant as the owners work hard
Blissfield company announces it is closing a plant in Indiana and consolidating operations in its Blissfield headquarters adding 73 jobs.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:51:41 GMT
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
After more than 4 inches of rain in the first half of June, northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Spraying is underway in hopes of reducing the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:11:48 GMT
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang
First Energy got started on a project to make its energy grid in Sandusky County more reliable, but the means of getting the job done may surprise some people. The company is using a helicopter to hang high voltage transmission lines onto the arms of towers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:08:49 GMT
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo
An inmate at Toledo Correctional Institution was indicted Wednesday on two counts of aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. Dustin Lynch, 26, is accused of killing fellow inmate Arturo Lopez in March.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:00 GMT
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning
After two levy defeats, Bowling Green City Schools are cutting costs. The district is moving to a pay-to-participate system, charging students for after-school activities. The move could be the beginning of more cuts for the district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:18:19 GMT
Toledo firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Toledo. The fire broke out at a home on the 1100 block of Avondale just after 11:30pm Tuesday. Dispatchers tell us heavy flames are showing.
Toledo firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in Toledo. Firefighters say they found a strong odor of gasoline inside of the home, indicating the house was possibly the target of a firebombing.
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