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It's been almost a year since the first meeting about resurrecting the 1892 Grand Hotel into condominiums and public spaces; including a bakery and a beauty salon. Eventually a neighborhood bar will be added in the basement level, just like it was in the 1920's.
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| Grand View Walk Through |
Richelle: Mr. Pitt, I'm so excited. We are almost finished with the Hotel, and it's two days until the Opening of the GRAND VIEW!
Russel Pitt: Richelle, you are supposed to call me Russ, when my crew isn't around. Let's go in and get this final walk-through started.
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An hour later....
Lara (in black): Quit fussing with those leaves, Trish. IT LOOKS FABULOUS!
Trish in the greenery: Just a few more leaves to clean---all the dust finds it's way on to the greenery!
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Russ: My guys have been cleaning for three days---you are imagining any more dust.
Richelle: (Yawn) Well, this coffee sure hits the spot-----THANK YOU, Sindy. Come sit with us!
Sindy: You're welcome. I just have one more serving pot to clean---and we aren't imagining the dust! This is the third time, I've cleaned these.
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Trish: Dust or no dust, thanks for the job. This has been a pleasure!
Richelle (head-designer): You are so talented, Trish. The plantings are perfect for the building! I'm so glad you were able to do it all. Upstairs is gorgeous! I love the railings.
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Trish: We just tried to keep it simple and easy care. Later they will spill over the balcony.
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Russ: I like the green also...adds some class behind the banquette. Great choice on the upholstery there Richelle.
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Russ: I like the light fixtures you chose. We should be able to get the foyer light hung tomorrow! Always something at the last minute.
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Jamie: Sindy said last call for coffee, or can I get anyone something else?
Trish: Just some tea for me, please!
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Russ: Well, I have quite a few pages for tomorrow, anything else we can add?
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Trish: I may need some help with a ladder tomorrow to hang some planters on the apartment windows?
Russ: I'll have two guys here tomorrow, so no problem.
Sindy: Everything seems to be working fine, we just have to bake all day tomorrow and clean again. If I'm not covered in flour, I'm washing something with glass cleaner!
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| Grand View Walk Through |
Richelle: Hi, Jacquie are you ready to open?
Jacquie: I still have to get the closet set up, wash and fold towels, and unpack some product and mark it.
Richelle: Is everything working well, we did the walk-through, I didn't see anything on the list from you?
Jacquie: Everything is great, except we might need one more light fixture, it was very cloudy today.
Richelle: Well, let me know. A light over the window would be nice!
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Lara: How's it going with Jamie?
Sindy: He's great...a really handy guy--tomorrow we are doinga bake-a-thon. I hope we will have enough for the Open House.
Lara: I don't expect more than family and friends with the Virus.I really have to set up my office tomorrow, we have two condos being moved into tomorrow. I have to be here for that!
Sindy: Well, it's going to be really busy. And the corona-virus, I think that's part of why I keep cleaning!!!
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| Grand View Walk Through |
Trish: I think I love this outside planter most of all, it will be great to add tulips as soon as the weather cooperates. Darn Chicago weather, shirt sleeves today and tomorrow snow???
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Trish: There you go plants....grow and stay green, please!
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Trish: Look how cute Sindy has this window set up---those goodies look nummy. Maybe I can get something after work tomorrow! Now back home to start on those window boxes!
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Richelle: All locked up, Russ. It's been a pleasure working with you on this long project.
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Russ: I know it hasn't been smooth, all the delays about drove me crazy. But, it was worth it saving an historic building, preserving some of the interior, adding 8 condos to the area. I think it is worth it.
Richelle: It sure is...I love this building and what it adds to the neighborhood.
Russ:I have other projects in the near future. Would you be available? I really like the way you work with clients and 'talk them into' the reasonable way to do remodeling.
Richelle: I am getting married this year, no matter what. But, I would love working with you and your crew again...it's been great. We will see you at the OPEN HOUSE?
Russ: With bells, on....!
Richelle: Well, I have to see that! Goodnight!
If you are interested in all the posts of the Grand Hotel: here they are in order!
Demolition: Men at Work
Grand Hotel:Lara surveys Progress
Tutorial:Grand Hotel Demolition
Grand Hotel: Grand Hotel Demolition Secret
Grand Hotel:Lara surveys Progress
Tutorial:Grand Hotel Demolition
Grand Hotel: Grand Hotel Demolition Secret
Grand Hotel: Floors, Walls and Tile.
Grand Hotel (the GRAND VIEW) Walk-through.
Grand Hotel (the GRAND VIEW) Walk-through.
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