Unfortunately, there were so many big news stories yesterday that news about three of our favorite local businesses was all but lacking. Sean bravely brought you a few details about the fires at Findlay Market and the building next to Grammer's. Here are some updates!
Findlay Market: The main market buildings were not damaged. The fire started when a shingle blew off the M&F Market on Vine and hit a transformer. The sparks hit some buildings, and soon the former Globe Furniture, the current Leader Furniture and two other buildings were on fire.
Grammer's: The bar did not catch on fire, as was erroneously reported all over the city. The building next to Grammer's, which houses the rathskeller, caught fire on the third floor. I just talked to Ryan Breen, the general manager, and he said while the rathskeller was pretty much destroyed by water damage, the rest of the bar will be fine. The bar suffered water damage, and the much-anticipated AC system was flooded. However, most of the important relics were spared or are salvageable.
Ryan is very optimistic about the reopening (there's no doubt it will reopen) and said it could be as early as a week. When we spoke, he was moving liquor bottles and cleaning up the bar.
[ed. 08.16.08 - Polly Campbell is now reporting that Grammer's re-opening looks to be early October]
Park + Vine: A piece of the roof--perhaps the lining? I'm no roof expert--was dislodged and is now hanging over the front of the building. Dan left a note on the door that says he hopes to be open tomorrow.
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