In the past eight months, Sugar House has lost some buildings and businesses that were gems, including the former Sugar House Furniture, Square Nest, and Fats Bar buildings, which were demolished, producing a reincarnated form of the “Sugar Hole.” When this void will be filled is anyone’s guess, because developer Craig Mecham will not answer our repeated phone calls. Soon, th … [Read more...]
Eulogy for Sugar House
The recent demise of three more historic buildings in the central business district signals a turning point in Sugar House history. Their loss marked the second passing of Sugar House, echoing the changes that occurred in the late 1920s and 30s, when pioneer-era buildings were replaced by more modern structures. There are no surviving buildings dating from the 19th century. The … [Read more...]