Robert did some digging today and it looks like at least part of our building was built in 1884. The records of the Augusta Historic Properties Survey only record back to 1935. It was a grocery store at least from 1935 to 1980. Then It was Eat Cetera at deli restaurant from 1981 to 1991. Then Woo's Chinese until 1997. Then the China Dragon some time after that. The picture is from 1976. If you click on it you can see that there was a house to the left of the building. Oh, how we wish that that house was still there and not the parking lot. I'm sorry the resolution is not the greatest, but I couldn't get the blog to take it in a higher resolution. It's fun to have some of the history on the building. He is going to check out the library next week some time and see what else he can dig up. One day this spring when he was working on the building. He met an older man whose first job was at the grocery store.
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It's so neat to have some of that history! I agree - too bad that old house isn't there anymore. We've been able to find just a few things on our house, but I'm planning to go to the newspaper in January and see if they have any pictures of the house - preferably old ones! We have met one man whose grandparents lived here in the 40's. He's been a pretty good source of information! Keep up the good work - it's come a LONG way!
I like the dark trim! It looks neat. I want another shot at coming to help with construction - of the shop this time.
Are you guys any further on making plans for the interior layout? It would be fun to see sketches or plans on the site.
I posted your blog address on the Raverly (the knitting blog - I signed you up today but it will take a couple of weeks probably to get your email.) They have a forum for knitters who quilt! The administrator said she was looking forward to visiting your blogsite so hopefully you'll get some traffic and some contacts!
They also have a forum for knitters who ride called Motoknitters! Their catchphrase is "Does this yarn match my bike?" Too cute! I can't wait for you to join.
Love, Beth
I like the dark trim! It looks neat. I want another shot at coming to help with construction - of the shop this time.
Are you guys any further on making plans for the interior layout? It would be fun to see sketches or plans on the site.
I posted your blog address on the Raverly (the knitting blog - I signed you up today but it will take a couple of weeks probably to get your email.) They have a forum for knitters who quilt! The administrator said she was looking forward to visiting your blogsite so hopefully you'll get some traffic and some contacts!
They also have a forum for knitters who ride called Motoknitters! Their catchphrase is "Does this yarn match my bike?" Too cute! I can't wait for you to join.
Love, Beth
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