December 21, 2022
We’ve got windows! There’s a teeny bit of trim work to complete, and a transom panel to install in place of the plywood above the pub entrance door on the corner, otherwise we’re done. And not a moment too soon,… Continue Reading…
November 19, 2022
OK, that’s not actually possible. However, the first section of ceiling has been painted, this being over where the brewery will be. It’s been transformed from whitish deck and gray beams to… Well, it’s a more clean, uniform, and glossy… Continue Reading…
October 31, 2022
The masons have finished, having opened holes where there were none, and closed some up. Also, there is no longer the risk to pedestrians of getting beaned by a brick from our formerly bulging parapets. Our new steel doors on… Continue Reading…
October 4, 2022
The masons have shifted all of their scaffolding to the east wall (alley side,) where the brickwork needs some serious remediation, and where two doorways are being opened, one for the kitchen, and an emergency exit. Our contributions yesterday involved… Continue Reading…
October 4, 2022
Exterior construction is proceeding apace. Much of the masonry work is done on the south (Division St) side. There’s a little bit more brick to go around the opening for the new rollup door, and a flashing needs to be… Continue Reading…
October 4, 2022
The masonry work on the west wall facing Orleans (Native child mural) is done. Rough openings are complete, and all the brick is stable and plumb. As a bonus, the central figure in the mural is in relatively good shape.
July 18, 2022
We received our permit from the building department to start exterior work. DTE is making a plan to protect the utility lines to and around the building. A flow test has confirmed we have sufficient water available for fire suppression.… Continue Reading…
June 18, 2022
Skip saw an ad pop up on line on Thursday evening past. “Bar & equipment for 2K,” it said. “Uhhh, fridges, too? Glasswasher? Sinks? Server station?” I asked. “Each of those fridges is worth 2K used!” He contacted the seller,… Continue Reading…