It sounds awful. Like they're gutting everything that's actually important and interesting about those buildings, but using the facade as some sort of historical veneer for their ugly box store.
It's also a real shame to see Union Street go. They have hung on in that location for so long, through thick and often very thin. I remember when they had to have multiple guards in their parking lot back in the bad 'ol days. I had several friends who worked there and frequented the place back in the '80s, and my sister worked there and was eventually a manager for several years. Back when I was hanging out in bars, Union Street and its beautiful bar was a frequent stop. I still stop in there for a little nostalgic sip on occasion.
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