Hot Dogs and Construction Supervision

Believe it or not, one of the most frequently asked questions about our building project is "What will happen to the hot dog man?"

For six years, Percy Price has been located at the northwest corner of 3rd and Court Streets selling hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas to neighboring office workers and hungry travelers using the bus station.  He's as much a part of the landscape as the fire station.   When construction started on the building, he had to relocate across the street (in front of the bus station) as the construction fencing encompasses the sidewalk.

Those of you who came to the groundbreaking remember that we had Percy cater it.....providing hot dogs and hamburgers to all who attended.

From his new perch, Percy can view the construction process as it unfolds. In fact, when I want to know how things are "really" going on the site......I ask him.

So when we got ready to start construction, Percy asked Franki Aitken, our Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, if he could return to his corner after construction. Franki decided that it would be great to have a hot dog vendor in front of the building.....but cautioned Percy that our staff is a pretty health conscious bunch.

So, when the building opens next summer, Percy will be right outside the front door, but with the addition of "Turkey Dogs" to his menu!