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The main bar room, looking back toward the back Pub. Circa cleanup starting January 2004.
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View from the back pub into the main bar room, circa Jan 2004.
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The old wainscotting and outline of bar footprint.
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Wallpaper found behind the wall where the bar will be installed.
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Another bit of wallpaper found on the walls underneath layers of other coverings and paint. Age and origin is unknown.
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New support beam in the main bar, looking back toward back pub. The back wall on the left will be rebuilt with salvaged original beams & brick.
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Work begins on prepping the fireplace in the main bar for a new wainscotting surround.
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The 'new' section of the Tavern's back wall with exposed brick and old beams- looking original due to salvage materials used for construction.
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The bar room sports a new floor and wainscotting, circa mid-summer 2004.
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The bar room entrance from the side porch and new foyer into the bathrooms, circa mid-summer 2004. A mirror above the wainscotting is planned.
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The Tavern section of the main bair, shown here in the far right of the photo will feature a roomy banquette.
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The new bar is assembled on site.
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The new bar assembled and in place- though new it adds an aged richness of detail & flair to the room.
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A view of the bar from the front as you enter the Tavern from the front of the building.
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View of the bar from the future banquette area in the back of the bar room.
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The bar in the tAvern shortly after assembly onsite in July 2004.
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Wainscot-surround built over the fireplace directly across from the bar. The mantle's detail mimics the drink rail that surrounds the room.
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The Chicago style bar, circa July 2005
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A view from the front looking into the back of Tavern.
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The rear of the Tavern is outfitted with a banquette to accomodate casual dining.
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Homage to history in the Tavern is highlighted by the etched mirror in across from the banquette. Circa July 2005.
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A view from the Pub and and the banquette area looking toward the front of the Tvaern. July 2005.
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DEC 04: The main bar room's tin is now painted black forest green with faux gold leaf etching to give an aged feel. Painstakingly done by ourselves!
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Detail on the original tin faux finish.
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Close-up detail of the painted tin walls with upraised attern which was dry-brushed with antique gold paint..
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Dec 2004. Even the tin’s crown molding and wrapped beam get an aged feel.
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This is the far corner of the Tavern, just adjacent to the banquette area.
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