Are they knocking down the wrong building on Penistone Road

andyofborg · 21-10-2009, 13:43

A while ago there was a bit of a furore about the knocking down of the empty art-deco building on penistone road.

A bit further up the road there is an empty office/workshop complex which is currently being demolished.

I wonder if the demolition company has started knocking down the wrong building

six45ive · 21-10-2009, 15:44

Yes. I thought that as I drove past at the weekend.
The former Presto Tools building or Easterbrook Allcard as it was known when my father worked there some years ago. A fairly boring, non descript building not really worth saving IMO and it will probably be replaced with an equally boring set of warehouses in the future.

HotPhil · 21-10-2009, 15:49

I noticed the demolition going on this morning (been going my other route to work for a bit). I have to admit to being quite fond of the building they're knocking down too. And I hadn't realised how massive that site is.
That said, there were some workmen at the art-deco building this morning. Looked like they were drilling holes to start erecting some fencing around it

saff_ · 21-10-2009, 15:56

Yes i thought the same!

lol

PaulMichael · 21-10-2009, 15:58

I love this building it deserves to have a future!!

spooferman · 21-10-2009, 17:15

make an offer to buy it!!!

OwlsChick · 21-10-2009, 17:25

Any art decor building needs to be saved....Too few of them left as it is! We dont need anymore glass efforts!!

Greybeard · 21-10-2009, 19:27

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Originally Posted by OwlsChick

Any art decor building needs to be saved....Too few of them left as it is! We dont need anymore glass efforts!!

The old Mushet building is hardly art deco - just a concrete box with a few fancy bits stuck on the front.

suzyoo · 21-10-2009, 20:24

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Originally Posted by PaulMichael

I love this building it deserves to have a future!!

it will make some lovley hardcore

thisisit · 23-10-2009, 14:51

Where is this? does anyone have any pictures or links to pictures of it?

Mantaspook · 23-10-2009, 15:50

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Originally Posted by thisisit

Where is this? does anyone have any pictures or links to pictures of it?

A PREVIOUS THREAD that discussed the impending demolition with a link to the

original Sheffield Telegraph article (23-7-2009)

Picture 1

Picture 2

thisisit · 23-10-2009, 16:09

This is the last building I thought it would be, such a shame it was a nice building and could have been turned into something useful. I can't wait to see the ten a penny cheap brick, aluminium clad monstrosity that is bound to be built in its place

OwlsChick · 23-10-2009, 17:12

I still think it could have been saved..Correct me if im wrong but dident it used to be the Presto Tools building and used to have neon lights on the roof??

Mantaspook · 23-10-2009, 18:32

Hi Owlschick,

No, the building has never been used by Presto Tools which is currently been demolished about half a mile away on the old Penistone Road, in fact this is the building that AndyofBorg speculates is been mistakenly demolished.

Some pictures on this website: Old Presto Tools building.

Ousetunes · 24-10-2009, 13:29

The old Presto Tools building on what is now classed as Old Penistone Road is rightfully being razed to the ground. It has become an eyesore and a danger and the sooner it is gone, the better.

The correct building is being demolished. My business received a letter confirming that the building was due to be demolished and of course, that is now being proved.

I would love to see a reprieve on the Art Deco building 1/2 mile down the road but I doubt that will happen.

OwlsChick · 24-10-2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Mantaspook

Hi Owlschick,

No, the building has never been used by Presto Tools which is currently been demolished about half a mile away on the old Penistone Road, in fact this is the building that AndyofBorg speculates is been mistakenly demolished.

Some pictures on this website: Old Presto Tools building.

Thanks Mantaspook.The pics made it all clear now ta...Towd memory slipped

Mantaspook · 24-10-2009, 20:37

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Originally Posted by thisisit

I can't wait to see the ten a penny cheap brick, aluminium clad monstrosity that is bound to be built in its place.

Well wait no longer, the plans are online: Proposed buidings. – scroll down and look at the Block A and Block B elevations, these are the ones that will be visible from Penistone Road.

I fear your dour prediction of the replacement building is correct, as you can see it’s a forgettable red-brown brick with horizontal microrib composite cladding (because aluminium is expensive) and ‘goosewing grey’ roof cladding.

The white concrete slab currently occupying the site certainly looks a lot more distinctive.

jennie2102 · 19-02-2010, 08:10

It's a nice looking building so such a shame to get rid of it! It could've been converted into apartments or something?

Anyway, looks as though demolition is imminent now that the demolition crew's banner has gone up.

I was wondering - do you think it'll be take down bit by bit or do you think it'll be blown up in an exciting way?!