Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Brick

On the upper floor the brick is exposed.  Perfect.  We don’t have to worry about historic issues and can just use it.  Part of this will be my living space.  Part of it will be self storage.

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Plaster

To get the historic tax credits, we have to take the walls down to something no less than 50 years old.  The first floor has several layers, most recently drywall.  There is some old plaster under the drywall.  We can’t … Continue reading

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Some of the Businesses Within Walking Distance

Spent a nice afternoon doing some errands after work.  Walked over to Mr. Burch to pick up my dry cleaning.  Then I headed to Butler’s Executive Grooming; didn’t need a haircut but wanted to pick up some shampoo.  Finally I … Continue reading

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Downtown Birmingham to get a new Dog daycare facility | NBC 13

Downtown Birmingham to get a new Dog daycare facility | NBC 13. Congratulations Jimmy and Sue!  It looks beautiful.  Nice work, Appleseed. Co-owner Jimmy Johnson said, “We’ve made a significant personal investment in downtown because we believe in it. We’re delighted … Continue reading

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Appleseed’s Doggie Day Care Project

Appleseed just finished up the Doggie Day Care ( @DogDays_Bham ) live/work project on 112 18th St N. The grand ribbon cutting is at 2:30. I’m going over there to congratulate them. http://ow.ly/2E9pR

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Stop by Storkland at Artwalk

2nd Avenue is so much fun, but especially during Artwalk.  Jerry and Roxane have been so kind as to volunteer to give some tours during the event.  Not sure how Roxane got roped into this but I suppose she’s just … Continue reading

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Before pictures- 1st Floor

The first floor has possibly two store fronts, but could be one large space.  Mike and Jacob have got some cool plans to fix up all the heart pine floors and ceilings and take the walls down to the original … Continue reading

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Birmingham News Article Published

Martin Swant’s Birmingham News article was on the front page of the Money section today.  Thanks! http://blog.al.com/businessnews/2010/09/new_lofts_shops_planned_for_ol.html

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Birmingham News

Thanks again to ONB for all the help; this time turning on the Birmingham News to the Storkland project.  Martin Swant called and I gave an interview filled with exciting “ums” and “uhs.”  I finally told him to call Mike … Continue reading

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Reasons I love 2nd Avenue

Reasons I love 2nd Avenue: Talked to Juannelle today about how to transition Rhodes Carroll finances after I leave; I know it’s in good hands. After work I walked over to Space 111 to take a figure drawing class. I … Continue reading

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