Here at the Schroeder Store, we're busy remodeling to serve you better at our new location. Or just to serve you at all, I guess. We have contractors hard at work rehabbing the building. One of them told me the structure is in better condition than it might look, and should be very dependable when they're done.
(R) You may be able to make out the original sign advertising "Used Furniture & Antiques" -- but that's not all you'll find at the new improved Schroeder Store! So watch this space for news!
Meanwhile, I've been ordered by the boss to fix up the 277 in various places, some of which I showed last time. I now have the wood I need. The first project was to make the window sill sections, and I trimmed the first one to shape and installed it in the 277, as seen here. It takes a while to make the various adjustments, but the end result is a nice tight fit.
I also made two corner post moldings we'll need for the bad center window post.
They were then painted with white primer. I also slapped as much paint as I could on the wood under the new window sill. I should be able to install it on Saturday.
They were then painted with white primer. I also slapped as much paint as I could on the wood under the new window sill. I should be able to install it on Saturday.
I also worked for quite a while on excavating rotten wood from the two posts shown here. Unfortunately the absent-minded professor forgot to bring his good chisel set along, but I was able to make progress with the department's tools. Next time I will try to smooth it out some more and start cutting the post replacements I made today to fit.
And I now have a matching color for the 319 vestibule floors, which are different from the rest of the floor.
In the evening I went to the visitation in Wheaton for Julie Johnson. (Frank had been there earlier.) The funeral home was packed, and there was a large crowd of IRM members. Pete Schmidt came in from Baltimore, and there were others who came long distances or made special efforts to attend. I can't begin to list them all. It was good to be able to talk to some of Julie's relatives, and to join the large number of people who came to pay their respects to the memory of a life-long member who did so much for the Museum.
Yes it was nice to see so many members and friends saying goodbye to Julie.
ReplyDeleteGreat report on the Shroeder Store. Now that the building is being rehabbed at the final location and the Tyvek has been wrapped over the repaired exterior wood framing, what is going to be placed over the Tyvek - vinyl, metal or wood siding? Also will electricity be put into the store? And what use is contemplated for the store - in the short run?
ReplyDeleteDave will have to answer those questions. I'm not really sure.
ReplyDeleteThe Schroeder is undergoing what I will describe as a remodel, not a restoration. The structure will retain many of its characteristics, but with modern, cost effective and better insulating materials. Horizontal, beveled, fiber cement siding will be installed on the 3 sides along with other wood substitutes. Randy will keep the photos coming as progress unfolds! Thanks for the interest!
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