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Give people a reason to make the arcade a must be place to go!
Oct 20 2009, 6:30 PM EDT
In the early 1980's my father owned and operated the Michael's World Of Coca-Cola museum at the newly renovated arcade to the happiness of many and the dismay of a few others. I have many wonderful memories of the arcade and still marvel at its glass rotunda. Yes, it must be preserved but how? I offer a very aggressive suggestion but one that would not fail if taken seriously buy all parties involved. Not everyone who reads this will jump for joy. That is why God made us see in color. Everyone has a different favorite but all are good for us to see. I suggest a resort casino. Provided issue 3 passes. I would lobby the state hard to seek approval in Dayton if it passes. By converting the small apartments into newly modeled hotel rooms. The rotunda into an area with blackjack stations, craps and so on. Surround that with slots to the out side of the card areas and down the aisles that lead to the exits with more slots. The current shopping areas would stay and fine jewelry stores, coffee shops, restaurants, a resort spa can use that current space on the two levels. I have way to many ideas that would go all day but everyone must first have a BIG vision. You preserve all the splendor of this building in side. Just fill it with a lot of people who want to relax, gamble and get away. The arcade would be a top destination for many, many years to come and from both in and out of state patrons if this could be done. People would love to sit under the dome all day and night. It could be like no other new building which would give this casino the biggest advantage over anything in any surrounding city or state. If you build this, they WILL COME. By the way I don't gamble at casinos much myself. But I admit I enjoy going to them with friends and always spend too much money on the other non gambling offerings most casinos have. Best Regards. Jim Michael 2 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
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katLlist |
1. RE: Give people a reason to make the arcade a must be place to go!
Nov 4 2009, 9:51 PM EST
Sorry I have to disagree with the casino idea. I want to see the Arcade and downtown restore to a place of INTEGRITY. Despite the unfortunate passing of Issue 3, which allows casinos to be built in Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo, at least Dayton will be spared from that debacle. You can relax and enjoy downtown without throwing your money away gambling. Let's fill the Arcade with interesting, productive people, instead of people getting cheap (and not so cheap) "thrills" getting drunk and gambling. We wouldn't be in such an economic mess right now if people were encouraged to spend what little money they have wisely. By the way I enjoy drinking in moderation and socializing too, and I am sure we can come up with activities that involve actual social interaction and exchanges of goods and services that have real value.
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Chrizoic |
2. RE: Give people a reason to make the arcade a must be place to go!
Jun 20 2012, 12:10 AM EDT
Okay its mid-2012 - so what the heck is happening now??? No word on what is happening with The Arcade for a while. Now everybody is crying they want a downtown grocery store - why not combined the two projects? A large grocery store chain could finance a huge chunk of what's needed and be the necessary push to get this thing jumped off! Whats good?
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