But growth cooled; seven weeks after launch, the site stood at 2,345 words.
During the protracted battle, however, the site stood vacant for 10 years.
The site spans four city blocks, and will stand on land that is now occupied by about 20 small businesses.
The site is visible from the main road, standing atop a commanding ridge.
Their original site still stands, although it will soon be replaced by two modern houses.
However, the site has stood vacant since then; despite the fact that the company's development proposal gained Government approval in 1994.
The site now under development stands in the heart of it.
As of 2010, the vacant site stands ready for re-use.
The site now stands abandoned with many redevelopment plans in the works.