Posted on Tuesday, 3/24/2009 - 7:37 p.m. PDT — by CoolMonkey
Someone needs to do something about the building.
This building is not doing any favors for the city.
There are Bee's swarming on one side of the building near a door. It looks like there is a hive right there.
Now there is bad graffitti showing up on the murals that were painted on the building. There is even graffitti on a building near by.
If nothing is going to be done with the building tear it down.
Joined: Sep 2006
Current Posts: 1928
I'm not familiar with that building. Where is it?
Joined: Jul 2006
Current Posts: 3156
North Main St. , Walnut Creek
Joined: Nov 2006
Current Posts: 368
main and california split....Our office building sits right next door and when we look down out of the window that is what we get to see.
Joined: Jul 2006
Current Posts: 3156
It's really a shame. That building has historical value and I believe it was being considered for possible landmark status. It was built in 1934 and when we were kids it was known as Stan's Brickhouse. Walnut Creek has made little effort to preserve it's history. The old Veterans Memorial Building built in 1925 was recently demolished to make way for parking, condos and retail. It's sad when a city forgets its past.
Joined: Sep 2006
Current Posts: 3050
I remember Stan's Brickhouse sponsoring little league teams, but did not know what or where it was at the time. Of course, I wasn't a kid in 1934 like Stoney though
. La Virage had a cool layout, and they served good Pousse Cafe's as well.
Joined: Nov 2006
Current Posts: 368
Yesterday 5 kids 12-14 years old were busted vandalizing the building. Trying to kick in the doors, etc. What a bunch of little brats. They really need to do something with that building. It is an eye sore and can be dangerous...
Joined: Apr 2009
Current Posts: 1
Love the Pousse Cafe' as well
Joined: Sep 2006
Current Posts: 3050
If they decide to tear it down, I hope they do a better job than this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwGE92upfQM
Joined: Jul 2006
Current Posts: 3156
Is that one of those situations we keep hearing about where there's an erection that lasts longer than four hours?
Joined: Sep 2006
Current Posts: 4931
Dining in those private rooms at Le Virage was fun. Opus One wine and Lobster! Pousse Cafes after dinner at the bar. Those were good times.
Joined: Jul 2009
Current Posts: 2
I hope they don't tear it down. Imagine the glory it could be restored to. I think some of you just have your panties in a bunch.
Joined: Sep 2009
Current Posts: 1
Hello,
I used to work at Le Virage back in the day. I'm actually writing a book about my time their. If you or anyone you know has stories to share about dinning thier or people you met thier, I would love for you to share them with me so that we can keep the memories alive!
Thanks,
XA
Joined: Oct 2009
Current Posts: 1
I agree with xalaskan!!!!!!!! I grew up at this resturant!!!! I dad worked there for 20 years!! I dont think this building should be torn down there are years of memorys there.
Joined: Oct 2009
Current Posts: 2
Hope you learn to spell or have a good editor for your book.
Joined: Sep 2006
Current Posts: 4931
There, there... Nativescott. Be nice!
Joined: Oct 2009
Current Posts: 2
Too bad it has gone to ruin, I never ate a meal there but it seems almost like it would be worth saving? Maybe for a youth building or a culinary restaurant, extension of DVC hotel/restaurant management classes. I have a soft heart for keeping things of the past.