Familiar Reid and Parkhill Corner Reduced to Rubble

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By Scott Arnold

A familiar corner in Peterborough has changed dramatically after the building that housed Mister Convenience and Harbour Front Laundry Villa was demolished as part of the City's long-planned Chemong Road reconstruction project.

A familiar corner in Peterborough has changed dramatically after the building that housed Mister Convenience and Harbour Front Laundry Villa was demolished as part of the City's long-planned Chemong Road reconstruction project.

Debris covers the property at reid and parkhill following the demolition former home of Mister Convenience and Harbour Front Laundry Villa (Photo by Scott Arnold)

The property at the corner of Reid Street and Parkhill Road was a familiar sight for many residents, with Mister Convenience at 656 Reid St. and Harbour Front Laundry Villa operating next door at 652 Reid St.

For many residents, the corner was a regular stop before the building was torn down

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The familiar streetscape at Reid Street and Parkhill Road looks much different following the demolition

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The corner has long been a familiar fixture in the community and a regular stop for local residents at one of the city's busiest intersections.

Heavy equipment clears the site where a familiar corner business once welcomed customers for years.

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The site has been cleared as preparations continue for the City's long-planned Chemong Road reconstruction project.

photo by scott arnold

The former Mister Convenience and Harbour Front Laundry Villa has been demolished at the corner of Reid Street and Parkhill Road.

photo by scott arnold

The removal of the building is one of the first visible changes connected to the City's plans for the Chemong Road corridor.

photo by scott arnold

Demolition has transformed a corner that generations of Peterborough residents have come to recognize.

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The demolition is one of the first visible signs of the City's long-planned reconstruction of the Chemong Road corridor. The project includes improvements along Chemong Road, Reid Street and Parkhill Road, including upgraded infrastructure, improved pedestrian and cycling facilities, intersection upgrades and changes designed to improve traffic flow and reduce flooding.

While the building is now gone, it's a location that many longtime residents will remember for the businesses that operated there over the years. Its demolition marks the end of another familiar piece of the neighbourhood streetscape as preparations continue for the future changes planned in the area.


Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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