Here's yesterday's photo and its sequel. What a difference eight years can make! The garden entrance to the back of 40 South Main used to be dumpster territory. Now a split rail fence, three cedar trees, and a paver courtyard with benches all combine to contribute to a welcoming space as one enters the building.
The only part of the old back structure remaining is the roof. Walls and floors were removed. There was no foundation under the brick wall that is being removed in the early photo. Now white doors and trim stand out graphically from the dark brick walls while glass block windows provide more accent and texture.
What was once an outdoor staircase (a treacherous one in winter) is now an inner stairway that leads to a second floor apartment. The whole building has been transformed into a functional, pleasant work environment.
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