People don’t always consider businesses when they think of historic preservation. This business restored the iconic sign that has been a kind of landmark in the area for decades. They did a wonderful job and it looks like a cleaner slightly more modern version of the original. I am sure they could have found a less expensive option but I am happy that they went with the mid-century modern type sign.
The other side of the building as a lovely mural made by local artists. I’ll post the photograph when I find it.
The new owners of Liquor Barrel deserve full points for everything they’ve done on that property — painting the building (including the mural contest on the western wall), adding some plants/flowers, and keeping the site clean.
I used to shop there grudgingly because I believe in keeping it local. But I can shop there happily now knowing that the owners really care about being here.
No affiliation with them, BTW, beside being a happy occasional customer.
It makes them good neighbors.