Our Buildings, which were built @1890's, are the two on the far right. Picture circa @1950's
The old State National Bank of Denison, which had stood since the 1890's and was carefully preserved and restored in 1956, (above) was demolished in 1970, as well as the two buildings to it's immediate right.
This marble bank was built on the lots, and stands today. Our buildings are just out of view in this picture.
Any time I have the opportunity to visit a historic town, I am always intrigued and in awe at the beauty and uniqueness of each building. I am thrilled to see them still standing, and while most are in good condition for their age, many are in disrepair, to the point of being condemned because of years of neglect. Fortunately, the two buildings we purchased were not so neglected that they can't be brought back to life. But sadly, there has been damage and "modern updates" through the years that are going to need some attention. We are very excited and welcome the challenge to give new life to these old stately structures, and to re*create a working space below and a loft living space above, to begin this new chapter in our lives ... and theirs.
On our first visit and initial look at #312, these are the pictures we took.
Front with 1960's metal facade that will be removed
Back ~ Alley entrance
Ground Floor ~ Looking from front to back
Hard to tell what it looks like with the previous owners belongings
Staircase to mezzanine
On mezzanine ~ Looking from back to front
Top of mezzanine staircase
Upper/Loft level ~ Right side, looking from back to front.
Divided by sheetrock & pegboard wall ~ buh bye!
Left side
Upper/Loft level ~ Looking from front to back
Back staircase to mezzanine level ~ will be removed and relocated
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