Holidays.... too much going on!

It's been a MONTH since I've been able to work on The Jerome!!!!  We went there last weekend and I captured the following pictures.  While we were there and Dale was busy shoveling snow out in front, I grabbed his hammer and knocked off some plaster (it's an addiction).

So here's where we were at last week.  Dale is sitting here covered in dust and said he's made major progress.  I can't wait to get there to take more pictures.  Christmas shopping will resume on Sunday - I need a day of good, hard physical labor on Saturday!

Before - notice the wall near the "For Lease" sign where the sheet of plywood is leaning.

During - a picture of the innards. 

After - the wall is gone and now the two buildings are becoming one!

Another stairway wall that requires my attention.  More plaster coming down!

Close-up of the stairway wall with a business card that was uncovered.

1937 business card!

Carpet came off one post and now we have one more to go!

This is in the middle building looking towards the back.  See the structure on the right? It's holding up the furnace, which will hopefully be moved within the next few days.  All the pegboard on the wall to the right was removed today (or so I'm told--that's his story and he's sticking to it!).

Again... middle building.  Check out this window!  Once the furnace is moved, Dale is going to take the plywood that is fastened from the outside to let LOTS of natural light in!  I can't wait to see this!  On the floor is the air conditioner that came out of the spot above the door (that used to be a transom window).