A series of entries designed to capture the ongoing adventures of NINA! See how we came to be where we are today, and follow along as we enter the new century of social media!

Ah, the Trident

David
Public initiatives
3/31/2023

I'm sure that the Planning Division has big big plans for the Trident, but it would be lovely if they'd start with enforcing the "blocked box" prohibition.



Progress at 29 Ashley

David
29 Ashley Street
3/29/2023

Work on the porch.  The kitchen as breakroom.  Window and door frames on the second floor.



Fireplace surround and mantle, and the porch, at 29 Ashley

David
29 Ashley Street
3/22/2023

So cool to see this back in place!



Progress at 29 Ashley

29 Ashley Street
3/17/2023

A more complete kitchen.  Light fixtures abound.  And that’s the fireplace surround and mantle in the parlor, not a futon.  Plus the shower in the bathroom in the primary bedroom and a new floor for the front porch.



Feedback on the proposed Asylum Ave road diet

David
Public initiatives
3/17/2023

According to the Planning Division, these were the main comments they received on their proposed road diet for Asylum Avenue.  This plan affects both Asylum Hill and the West End – the border between the two in the North Branch of the Park River, visible just left of center in the screen.  Note that this road diet does not affect the Trident, which will be “improved” separately.



Feeding the local flamingos

David
3/10/2023

Not sure if the neighbors or the elements arranged this.  I prefer to think it was both.



Wood and tile work at 29 Ashley

David
29 Ashley Street
3/10/2023

Window and door frames are going up, the decorative pediments are back on the main staircase, and the tiles are going into the second floor bathroom.  Plus some work on the front porch.



Some perspectives on 287 Sargeant Street

287 Sargeant Street
3/6/2023

In its context, for our application to the Historic House Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program.  That’s 291-293 Sargeant Street to the right of 287.



Sightseeing in Asylum Hill

David
3/5/2023

The Hartford:  the “Dome Building,” built by Hartford Fire Insurance Company 1920-1921.



Progress at 29 Ashley

David
29 Ashley Street
3/1/2023

Kitchen, framing, staircase, plus the doors have arrived.



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