Good News!! 431 N. L Secured!!

Hi Wes,

I managed to get a few shots of 431 N. L between the rain drops this afternoon. What a big improvement on the main structure. I have to say the crew the city uses to do this work is fast and efficient. On the existing windows could be reasonably repaired they used panes they had salvaged from the other more badly damaged windows. They work professionally and efficiently. They are hampered by what the city will let them do but that does not keep them from doing a very good job. While the outbuilding is still an eyesore it has been well secured and it should at least keep people from gaining entrance to it. While the crew was not told to board all the windows to code on the outbuilding (most of the windows are still covered with scrap fencing and old boards) they did properly board doors that were once again opened by trespassers and I could tell they were taking their time to re-secure the mishmash of fence and wood to keep people from accessing the interior. It would be best if that ou building was indeed torn down as has been approved.

The main structure looks 100% better and is fairly weather and vermin proof now. In two of the photos you can see some rather confused pigeons trying to get back into the building! The property is not by any means compliant with the city's own code, but it is far better secured and now stands a chance of not being further damaged by weather or trespassers.

Thanks again for keeping this property "in the spotlight"!

Tom McGow

My thank you to the Mayor and City Commissioners:

Thank you for protecting an important historic structure. The crew came out today and finished the job. Now, we need to find a good use for the building. Returning it to a 4 unit residential structure seems to be the best bet. The next immediate step would be to go ahead and tear down the out-building. That might need to go before the HRPB again to formalize the demolition.

Thanks again. The neighborhood and city are a better today due to your actions.

Wes Blackman