Walgreens on Magazine – Update 10/25/12
Things are moving fast at Magazine Street Walgreens. We now have laid the starting course of cast stone on the front elevation, from there on up we will see the brick veneer going up which will help define the window openings. The roofing is now complete, building totally dried in and HVAC Units are in place. Ductwork is now underway inside as well as a flurry of activity of Drywall Studwork, Electrical Rough-in and some of the remaining selective demolishing work. The Walgreens specified tile flooring is being manufactured and due to ship from Italy in early December, this store will not look like your typical Walgreens….we can’t wait to see it either!
Walgreens on Magazine – Update 10/15/12
The Magazine Street Walgreens project is really taking shape, the great weather has allowed the roofing to be completed as well as the final topping out of the new rear wall. The front façade stone and brick were delivered last week, and final touches on the front were done to allow the veneer to start today, Monday October 15th. Interior progress is moving along at a fast pace, drywall framing, sprinkler rough in, electrical and plumbing rough in work is happening just about everywhere you look.
Walgreens on Magazine – Update 9/21/12
The Front Elevation of the Magazine Street Walgreens is now taking shape with the installation of the Structural Steel Framing and Heavy Gauge Metal Stud Work. The front sidewalk (not seen) will also be completely replaced with new concrete and brick paver accents to create a beautiful new entry point for the store. The inside of the store is buzzing with Construction Activities this week with Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, Metal Stud Framing, Concrete and Masonry work everywhere. We are making great progress, stay tuned for more.
Walgreens on Magazine – Update 8/20/12
One of the main iconic symbols of the former American Legion Hall will be relocated within the new Walgreens retail floor area as a tribute to the former Service Men and Women who built and maintained this Post. Originally our plans were to try to recreate the image in another location of the store, but after some serious “napkin engineering” our Contractor [Shamrock Construction] devised a plan to excavate, underpin and relocate the symbol thereby saving the original Terrazzo Artwork. The new store will have all new finishes throughout, as well as a wall of dedication to the former American Legion Hall that will consist of images of photos and memorabilia of the once busy Hall. Shown in the image are team Shamrock craftsmen and supervisors in the initial stage of removal…..stay tuned for more.
Rendering of Walgreens on Magazine Street
Stirling Properties is renovating the old American Legion Hall located at 5518 Magazine Street in New Orleans into a new Walgreens Drug Store. Demolition on the site will begin in November with construction slated to begin during January of 2012. The new store is scheduled to open summer 2012.
5518 Magazine Street – Before & After
