Work gets ever lower on the lower level, as trenching continues for new plumbing and utility lines. The elevator pit is getting lower and bigger, too! HVAC work continues in the attic and ceiling spaces, and walls are framed up in the office area. Unfortunately all sitework has been put on hold...
Woh! Things are starting to get serious around here! HVAC equipment continues to be installed upstairs and down, with new boilers going in and lots of ductwork everywhere. A trench now runs the length of the basement, which is where utility lines will be placed to keep the church powered up...
Work is happening underground this week to prepare for new and relocated utilities in and around our property. A trench has been dug underneath the back lawn, and the concrete floor in the basement has been marked and cut. Our parking lot has also been reconfigured for safety and access to the...
The debris from the Yellow House and Garage has been removed and the "parking lot" leveled. Stakes and spray paint have shown up everywhere in advance of the next round of sitework. Inside, HVAC crews are busy installing new equipment in the attic space above the office area and in the basement...
This was a big week for construction! Heavy equipment continues to dig up the foundation of the Yellow House and haul away the debris. The asphalt parking lot has been pulverized so the machinery can move around more easily. ComEd has been onsite to move a utility pole (no small undertaking)...
The Yellow House and Garage have served St. Paul in many ways over the years, but they both were demolished on June 3 to literally pave way for something new (a functioning parking lot!). It didn't take long for the heavy construction equipment and skilled bucket operators to complete the job-...
Who knew that so much work was required to demolish a house? It has taken months to secure all the necessary permits and plans to demolish the Yellow House and Garage. This week, Village utilities to the house were disconnected, which required a temporary closure of Ardmore Avenue. That was one...
At long last, the Yellow House and Garage are coming down! Demolition is scheduled for this Thursday, June 3, beginning at 7 am. If you would like to watch the demolition, please maintain a safe distance and stand across the street on Ardmore Ave. Our front...
Another big week for demolition here at church! Walls and ceilings on the lower level continue to be knocked down (look at all that concrete block!). This week we also said "goodbye" to the Lift to pave way for a new full-size elevator. And, can you see what's different about the backyard? The...
Asbestos abatement has been completed on the lower level, so demolition is underway: the ceiling grid has been removed and walls are coming down. The lift is also officially "out of commission" to make way for a brand new full-size elevator. Hooray!