Riverwalking Notes

Something is moving into a corner of the Victor Building, between the concierge / front entrance and the Victor Pub. I'm not sure what but workmen are putting up drywall, etc. The permit taped to the window says Susquehanna Bank, 1 Market St. but that could just as easily be the organization paying the bills as the one moving in.

For the curious, the Crossroads Cafe by the Adventure Aquarium does not start serving lunch until 11:30 but Jordan's Place, the hotdog cart on the edge of campus is almost always open. You can get a hotdog, some chips, and a drink for around $3.00, which is a good price.

The white hydrangeas (?) blooming in front of the Rutgers Campus Center smell wonderful. The bees are in heaven, zooming around the blossoms.

That beautiful red brick building on the corner of 3rd and Market is finally being renovated. A workman who paused to answer my questions pointed out the herringbone brickwork near the top. He said it was a lost skill, setting bricks in that pattern. He did tell me what the building was going to be used for but it would be better to get confirmation before posting it. It sounds like the former Hector's Place restaurant next door will be incorporated into the new venture. The gentleman was very well-read and I was impressed with his gallantry (reminding me to watch for traffic) and his use of historical allusions in describing the building's architecture. You could tell he truly loved his work.

Now, if only we could get La Riviera back.....