As many of you already know, Reid and I have decided to rehab an old building in Over-the-Rhine. The building is a beautiful example of Cincinnati's Italianate style, built in 1870, with rounded windows, ornate detailing along the roof, and an old-fashioned storefront, which we plan to keep commercial while designing the spaces above to become our home.
I'm not a person who would ordinarily start a blog, but this project is proving to be quite an adventure and we want our families and friends to be able to come along for the ride.
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Part of the demo crew
the density reminds me of NYC rooftops
The Before Picture - January 2008
This blog was created to chronicle the rehabilitation of 1700 Vine Street, a vacant, condemned building in Over-the-Rhine. Reid and I purchased the building in January 2008 and have been spending our evenings and weekends fixing it up ever since. Construction is moving slowly, but one day we will move in and call this former-disaster our LEED certified home. While rehab takes a lot of time, we are both learning a lot and having fun! Thanks for joining us on the adventure. - Patty
Alex's Demolition Pictures (including a video of the storefront wall demo)
starting the clean out
We get by with a little help from our friends
Part of the demo crew
The view looking south from the roof
the density reminds me of NYC rooftops
The Before Picture - January 2008
3 comments:
You guys are amazing! I love the blog! I can't wait to see the building in person.
Hi Patty and Reid!
Thanks for sharing this with us, one of my dreams is to do what you are doing, keep up the good work!!
Hey guys! What a fun project, where fun comes in the form of blood, sweat, and tears to realize your vision. I'm looking forward to watching the progress of your rehab - keep up the blog!
Post a Comment