Monthly Archives: November 2010

Residence, Before Construction

The front 2000 square feet of the 2nd Floor will be my new loft.  There will be 8 huge windows across the front.  I’m keeping most of the beadboard wall in the middle.  The brick will remain exposed and the … Continue reading

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The Roof, It’s Been Reported, Is Not on Fire

Got some good news from Mike this morning: “We have completed 95% of the demolition and trash removal.  We have restructured the skylights and the roofing material is being delivered tomorrow [11/24/2010] to begin roofing, which should be complete by … Continue reading

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We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Navel Gazing

My friend Jeremy Wood is renovating a building a block away from me.  His place was formerly part of the Jimmie Hale Mission, before they moved out of the area.  He’s doing a concept similar to my project, living on the top … Continue reading

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My TARDIS

I got so lathered up over the construction starting that I completely forgot to post pictures of how it looked before we took out the rear platform.  So travel back in time with me a couple of weeks. The National … Continue reading

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Birmingham Business Journal

My neighbor Jeremy Wood is renovating a historic building down the street from me.  We’ve had a good time keeping up with each others’ progress and comparing notes.  I’ll post a few pictures of Jeremy’s building next week, but in … Continue reading

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This Must Be a Sign

This sign is about 4 feet high and 20 feet wide.  I tried to donate it to the Birmingham History Center, but they said it was too big.  I was going to give it to Steve, but he said it … Continue reading

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Parking Construction Underway

We’re building parking inside the building to accommodate tenants and mini-storage customers.  There are also seven extra spaces to lease to loft residents or local businesses looking for secured parking.  The lower floor will be split into two levels each with 6 … Continue reading

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Thanks, Weird Kid!

This was taped to my building sometime this afternoon. I’m not sure who Weird Kid is but I thought it was a nice sentiment. I wish I had a friend like you, too, Weird Kid!

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Plaster and Brick Restoration

We took the newer sheet rock walls off to expose the original plaster from the 1910s.  I love the distressed look.  It will be polished and sealed to preserve it.  If you’ve ever been in Pat’s office, I’m hoping it … Continue reading

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Construction Started on Counts Bros. Building

Construction on the Counts Bros. Building started last week.  First we removed the awnings.  These windows that had been covered by the awnings are made from a beautiful textured glass, and will restore the look of the front to the … Continue reading

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