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Hot temperatures and strong winds started a fire which burned down around 1900 buildings, mostly wooden homes. It forced O4W to rebuild buildings with bricks. -
It was the headquarters of a soda company and a symbol of the change from traditional to modern architecture. Also secured O4W's industrial identity. -
One of the many large industrial and commercial buildings constructed in the area. Helped kick off O4W's art and creative character. -
The huge Sears distribution center loses function. Signifies O4W's economic downturn and loss of industry at the time. -
Many homes deteriorated or were demolished and the population dropped. However, this also set up O4W for redevelopment later on
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The building was remade into lofts, signifying O4W's revitalization. -
Industrial tracks were removed as pathways and parks were starting to be constructed. The start of O4W becoming more walkable.
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Large apartment complexes like AMLI, BOHO4W, Station 464 began to be constructed throughout the O4W area. This changed the O4W skyline but also raised property values.
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The park filled unused industrial areas with greenery and open areas in O4W. It kickstarted nearby development in O4W.
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