Architect's rendition of the renovated facade.

Here are some images during the restoration activities.  Click on any photo to view a larger image.

pouring a new concrete curb

awning framed and sheathed

large steel window with tilt-out panel - over 300 window panes replaced

new lighting in office

drive turnaround in back

new light and sign poles

left 3: sign poles from old photos - right: new sign pole and old sign found through internet

former owner's son had original Texaco star - new star is replica - pillar globes also replicas

framing for awning

metal tile roof on awning

small window

woodwork in office - 2 of 5 doors and half of the woodwork around door frames fabricated

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

concrete drive

some assembly required

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

left 3: lights & poles from old photos - right: new lights & poles

Not pictured: 
All water lines replaced
All sewer lines repaired
Masonry wall repair (inside and out)
Electrical repair and clean up
Flat roofs resurfaced
New furnace
Exterior seal and paint
Grading of site
Repair and painting of all indoor walls, ceilings, woodwork, steel windows