With new life sought for Cobblestones in York, tour what had been the city hot spot

An artist's rendition what the restored exterior of the former Cobblestones building could look like. The building displays signage from its earlier purposes as the Knights of Columbus and Alcazar Ballroom.

The Cobblestones building from an earlier period as a Knights of Columbus hall and The Thompson School.

Looking from the balcony across the main floor on the second floor. One proposal is to build a music stage at the other end of the large room.

In this artist rendering, the main room inside the former Cobblestones building is a rock club with a stage built at one end.

A second-floor bar area in the front of the building shows how most of the flooring has been stripped in preparation for construction. Developers have drawn up proposals for a variety of uses for this space.

An artist rendition shows off the upstairs bar as an event venue.

An artist's rendition shows off the upstairs bar as a bar lounge.

The second-floor bar is shown in this artist's rendition as the upper bar of a rock club.

Dylan Bauer, president of development for Royal Square Development & Construction, walks through a narrow hallway that runs the length of the basement.

Interesting panelling decorates a ceiling inside a windowed space that fronts South George Street.

A third-floor area hasn't been used for years.

A hallway on the third floor runs the length of the building.

A cast metal support frames a view of the main floor from the balcony.

The third-floor area hasn't been used for years.

This long foyer was the entry area for Cobblestones when it was a thriving sports bar and restaurant.

This is the windowed first-floor space that fronts North George Street. Developers envision that this space could become a bar if the main area was transformed into a music venue. The ceiling and flooring have been removed in preparation for construction.

An old paneled cabinet sits in the basement.

A wood-paneled door of an old walk-in cooler is next to the second-floor bar.

A sign on a mirror reads "Join Now! Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A. Are You a member" is seen above a basement bar that dates back to when the building was a Knights of Columbus hall.

A sign on a mirror reads "Join Now! Catholic War Veterans of the U.S.A. Are You a member" is seen above a basement bar that dates back to when the building was a Knights of Columbus hall.

A commercial kitchen sits on the first floor.

A liquor bottle pump system fed the main bar on the first floor.

A view of the main floor of the former Cobblestones building Wednesday January 9, 2019.

A third floor area of the former Cobblestones building that hasn't been used for years on Wednesday January 9, 2019.

A colored chalk drawing on a blackboard is locked in time on the third floor.

Here's a look south from a third-floor window.

The third-floor apartment in the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A third-floor area of the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A third-floor area of the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A third-floor area of the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A third-floor area of the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A third-floor area of the former Cobblestones building hasn't been used for years.

A back stairway in the former Cobblestones building on Wednesday January 9, 2019.

A copper bar top on a second floor bar inside the former Cobblestones building Wednesday January 9, 2019.

The old post office building across the street is also available for development.

A leaking roof was repaired. The stabilized damaged area awaits renovation on the second floor.

Looking up from the entryway of the former Cobblestones building Sunday January 6, 2019.

The Cobblestones building looking north on South George Street Sunday January 6, 2019.

In this photo from 2016, workers organize the alcohol left from previous ownership at Cobblestone's.

In this September 2016 photo, a sign announces the arrival of Club Laser, which was to be located in the Cobblestone's building.

In this June 2017 photo, a large collection of neon and promotional signs sits ready to be auctioned off at Cobblestones, which had gone out of business.

Pro billiards player Jeanette Lee appeared as part of the American Poolplayers Association Black Widow Tour to a packed crowd at Cobblestones on Jan. 18, 2012.