What do you think? In fact, it’s just a creative brochure (AKA “Your name here”) that we received from the owner at the new building on the corner of Main Street and Richardson Street seeking tenants. We are big fans of that building — a brand new, 2-story, gateway building detailed in Gold Rush style — and its owner.
I wonder if the city would give us some money to help facilitate our move, since we promote food, wine, art & destination travel in the region and publish tourism-related material — in print and online! We regularly promote the attractions in Grass Valley.
Even without some grant funds, it’s got us thinking: A food, wine and art centric visitors center in downtown Grass Valley. Do you think the city would approve the sign? Have a great weekend.
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Love That Building! Kudos To The Designer! Nice Idea Jeff!
A food and wine visitor center would be a very good project. Don’t be shy to talk to the City about it. It will not happen if you do not ask.
Thanks Stephen. Will do. Wonder if there was an RFP for the best location for a Visitors’ Center in downtown Grass Valley? Location, rate, parking, etc.
The woman who does so much, as far as holding standards for our history, is Lavone Mullen. When her father died she inherited his legacy of real estate in Grass Valley. She has taken her role here very seriously, and has renovated, designed, and built Grass Valley’s history in loving memory of what used to be. I love the gateway building for our town. It completely captures the spirit of Grass Valley, and I thank Lavone Mullen for her heart felt dedication to all of us.
Jeff, I think you should absolutely go for it. What a wonderful collaboration of history, spirit, good will, and support of local business that serves all concerned. We all owe Lavone Mullen a huge thank you.
Well said Sharon. We are on the same page!
That’s a handsome building. The addition of the ore cart structure seems somewhat artificial and contrived, but overall the building is an improvement.
Now, what’s the rent going to set you back Jeff?
Did you want make an offer for space at the Powell House? We’re a good example of a growing business that needs more space. They’re around, amid all the gloom and doom. And the rates are great, because of all the empty space. (The space where the GV Visitor’s Center is going has been vacant for a long, long time — a real godsend for the landlord to have them come around). We like the visibility and marquee location of the GV building.
The Powell hasn’t really defined itself yet, but it seems to be just the place for the smaller, more intimate social and business gatherings we have held there this year.
You need a building like the one in GV, but I fear the rents would be very high for your sort of business, unless you actually did sell Food, Wine and Fine Art, as well as publish your magazine.
Taste, nosh, enjoy culture?
Why not?
Best of luck finding the perfect place.
I am not sure how great the rates are in Nevada City. If I heard correctly, Lefty’s and Cirino’s moved because of rent or lease agreements. I have also heard that other landlords with long time tenants are raising rents.
The Powell House main floor is just under 1,700 sq. ft. Would that area accomodate your business? That space would have to be rezoned and re-permitted in order to rent it as commercial space.
What do you think about the old title company building across from the court house on Church St.?
Nevada City is “hit or miss” for commercial space, that’s for sure. Lefty’s space is being re-rented for another restaurant, as we said here before. The Powell House is better not being zoned for commercial, at least to me. But it’s sure a beautiful space.
Brad,
The Powell House is already in a Commercial Zone. A Conditional Use Permit would be needed in order do accommodate a non-commercial use unless some sales tax is generated.
Beautiful building and excellent location. I guess the question would be how will the location help your magazine?
If you do rent there and happen to see a guy walking by with a large white standard poodle, guess who it is? One of our walking routes which often includes a stop by Bear River Pasta.