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W. State Street (constructed 1924) – The Unity
Building. Commercial Style.
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W. State Street (constructed 1924) – The Nelson
Building. Classical Revival Style.
These
two neighboring commercial buildings both undertook projects
to repair and rehabilitate their original second floor windows. The Unity Building rehabbed 57 historic wood windows
and 1 set of French doors. The Nelson Building rehabbed 4 large arched
windows and 1 set of French doors. Historic windows convey building character and are
made of irreplaceable materials.The window restoration made a significant
impact on these architecturally significant commercial buildings
and was an example that the rehabilitation of windows is realistic
and affordable.
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W. State Owner – Charles Sansone – Tampa,
Florida
Contractor – Len Chandler, Chandler’s
Top-to-Bottom Service – St. Charles
306-318 W. State Street before the project started.
Severe deterioration required several windows to be boarded
up.
Work in progress.
Before and after comparison. The four windows on the left have been rehabbed, the
four windows on the right still need repair.
Completed windows – a job well done.
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W. State Owner: Rempe Sharpe, Inc. – Geneva
324 W. State – The Nelson Building before rehab work
on the windows.
Significant arched windows with casements in need of repair.
The
rehabilitation makes a dramatic difference!
These French doors add a significant amount of character
to the building.
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