I can't help but yearn for more than just a nostalgic afterglow of days gone by. I long for a vision that not only preserves our architectural and cultural heritage but also illuminates the path forward, ensuring that these treasures continue to glow in our city’s future.
-Nathalie Kalbach-
“Afterglow”: Acrylic Paint, Marker, Pastels on Canvas, 12x16 (sold)
The Universal Building at 50 Journal Square, erected in 1926, once proudly claimed the title of one of the city's tallest structures.
Within its walls, it housed the offices of Radio Station WAAT, a pioneering station that graced the airwaves with regularly scheduled programming. It even played host to the grand opening of the Union Labor Bank in 1926.
Adjacent to it, the Loew's Theater, which debuted in 1929, was one of the five Loew's Wonder Theatres, a marvel of its time.
While the Loew's Theater found is itself saved through the tireless efforts of the Friends of the Loew's Theater, the slender 50 Journal Square building still stands on the precipice of demolition.
I can't help but yearn for more than just a nostalgic afterglow of days gone by. I long for a vision that not only preserves our architectural and cultural heritage but also illuminates the path forward, ensuring that these treasures continue to glow in our city’s future.