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The front walk at 847 Asylum

David
847 Asylum Avenue
9/4/2024

Something of a conundrum.  We have to connect the new slate with the old, and then we have to figure out how to soften the angle of the walk from the driveway as it connects to the front walk.



More restoration work in 847 Asylum

David
847 Asylum Avenue
9/4/2024

The finer details are returning.



Progress at 847 Asylum Avenue

David
847 Asylum Avenue
8/28/2024

Crown molding in the formal parlor – or maybe, now, the ballroom.  Restoration in the foyer.  Bathroom in the northeast bedroom, 2nd floor in the owner’s unit.  Restoration in the billiard room.  Bathroom, 3rd floor in the owner’s unit.  Top of the staircase, owner’s unit.  Hardwood floor, dining room.  Sign that the back stairs to the house are no longer accessible.



A memorial plaque that used to be downtown

David
News
8/26/2024

I was doing some research at the American School for the Deaf today, and I was surprised to come across this memorial plaque.  Last time I saw it, it was mounted to a cement wall on the MDC’s property at the corner of Gold and Main.  I’m not sure of the circumstances, but really, it should be back up on the wall.



To block, or not to block, the box

David
News
8/23/2024

Perhaps I’m a bit obsessed, but:  this was a fun one, what with the truck in the box and the trailer not.



Seen today at Sargeant and Garden

David
News
8/20/2024

One heck of a mushroom!



Seen today on Laurel Street

David
News
8/20/2024

373 Laurel.



The side porch at 847 Asylum

David
847 Asylum Avenue
8/16/2024

We took out the ramp on the side porch – you can see the shadow lines, which is good, because I’m not sure I ever took a picture of it in place.  The side porch door is also restored and back in place.



Progress at 847 Asylum Avenue

David
847 Asylum Avenue
8/14/2024

New floor going into the dining room.  Restored newell post.  Restoration of the billiard room nearing completion.  Tile floor in the laundry room on the 3rd floor.



New landscaping at the old Connecticut Mutual building

David
News
8/12/2024

The Hartford has taken out the stairs!



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