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!
Page: 76A look at some of the detail going into the sunburst woodwork on the front porch, designed to match the sunburst in the gables and the stained glass window off the staircase.
Jeff Giddings installing the sunburst woodwork in the western gable.
Exploratory work is wrapping up, and interior demolition is set to get underway. That’s Valerio Giadone, the architect, taking some final measurements.
If I haven’t said so before, it’s worth pointing out now that a lot of what appears to be progress – insulation, new windows, and so on – was work done by the previous owner. Note, too, the construction debris in the basement stairwell, which we discovered after we pulled down the wall that had enclosed that staircase.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is getting ready to replace the bridge over the train tracks on Sigourney Street, and it’s easy to see why. Unfortunately, in order to do it, they’ve also decided to condemn the rear corner of the property at 156 Sargeant Street, which will then become part of their property attached to the bridge.
Front gables in, porch gable underway, Jeff Giddings thrilled to have his picture taken.
We closed today on the purchase of 156-158 Sargeant Street. This house, which sits at the corner of Sargeant and Sigourney, is a major eyesore directly across the street from Sigourney Square Park. It’s also along a major commuter route, and since it faces southward, it’s what every commuter sees as they drive north out of town.
We got the house for a great price and the expense of mowing the lawn. We’re looking forward to getting started on this one.
