Walsh Bishop in the News
Walsh Bishop was recently featured in the September 2008 issue of the Native American Journal in an article entitled “Lighting the Way - Green Building on Tribal Land.” This article discusses how Native American Tribes have historically had a strong committment to land stewardship and conservation and how this is resulting in a desire for sustainable and green design. Walsh Bishop’s work for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is highlighted.
LInk here to the article:
New Name Announced
Dennis Walsh has announced the winning entry in our “Name Our Building” contest.
The building, located at 900 N. 3rd Street, will be named “900.” Dennis chose this name because it’s simple and speaks directly to the property and location. He wanted the name to reflect identity in a way that included all of the possibilities of the building, while also allowing for an iconic sign possibility.
Out of 58 entries, the winning suggestion was provided by Jamie Brunotte, who wins $500 and a huge “congratulations and thank you” from all of us at Walsh Bishop!
The Envelope Please!
Walsh Bishop is one step closer to naming our new building. The “Name Our Building” contest was open to everyone at Walsh Bishop and 58 name suggestions have been submitted for consideration! Now, the difficult task of choosing the appropriate name and winning entry is on the shoulders of the Office Relocation Task Team. Watch this space for an announcement coming soon!
A Sweet Discovery
When you purchase a building that started it’s life as a candy factory you’d expect some interesting finds and 900 N. 3rd Street hasn’t disappointed! Our new building was built in 1923 as a candy factory first for Gurley Candy, followed by Fannie Farmer. One of the more unique features we have discovered during our core and shell work is a large roof-top vat that once held the molasses used to make candy and other sweet confections. Even though it has not been used for many decades, you can still step inside the vat and detect the strong smell of syrup! While we will be removing the vat as part of the roof top renovation, it has served as a great reminder to us of the role the North Loop played in the commercial development of Minneapolis and how we want to mark our own presence in this dynamic and revitalized part of our City.
