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Corner Tavern
Corner Tavern Renovation underway in 1995
I need to start watching for Jeff Kenney’s Throw Back Thursday entries. I never know when one of our past projects will show up.
Last week’s entry featured the expansion of the Corner Tavern back in 1995. Will Pearson owned the Corner Tavern then and since his wife Kathy worked here in the office, it was natural that he came to Easterday Construction Co., Inc. to do the work. This was also another collaboration with Don Scearce of Scearce & Associates, now SRKM Architecture. The expansion provided additional seating, better natural light and improved access to the basement. It also improved the kitchen and restrooms bringing them up to code. There were plans to expand into the upstairs, but there were various code issues that prevented that at the time.
Will Pearson
The upgraded facility thrived under Will’s management for several years. Will often worked the kitchen and the bar continuing a tradition of Owner/Operator interaction with the patrons. Many local residents worked there over the years and Ginny Munroe, current Culver Town Council President, often comments, “Willie was my favorite boss!”
The restaurant later sold to George Pesek and went through another renovation to become the Corndance Cafe’, its current incarnation. It remains a fixture in Culver and continues to be a source of pride and income to Culver residents.
Expansion Image Source: Jeff Kenney – The Pilot News
Charley Creek Inn Announcement
Always nice to be recognized! We were mentioned in the Business Briefs in The Pilot News June 27-28, 2015 Weekend Addition as seen to the right. Charley Creek Inn in Wabash, Indiana has selected Easterday Construction to guide them through their expansion project. We’re pleased to continue our relationship with the Ford family on this project. See our previous post with a rendering of the proposed street view of the project here.
Rendering of Charley Creek Inn addition and courtyard
Fletcher Cemetery Veterans Memorial Dedication
I attended the dedication ceremony for the Fletcher Cemetery Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day last week. Despite an inordinately windy day, the rains held off and the ceremony was well received. Easterday Construction was contracted to provide the new memorial foundations, plaza and retaining walls. We donated the flag pole foundation and erection of the pole as well as some modifications to the sprinkler system.
As discussed previously here, we were a bit hesitant to take on the relocation of this priceless monument, but things came off without a hitch. (Move pictured here.) It looks good in its new location. It is now flanked by two new stone obelisks ready to receive the memorialization of future veterans.
Congratulations to the Fletcher Cemetery board for the completion of a great project. It will stand as a symbol of their respect for veterans for generations to come.
Fletcher Cemetery Veterans Memorial Dedication Announcement
This is a project from last year. We relocated the Veterans Memorial Monument to a new base with a plaza and pedestal bases for additional markers. We donated the installation of a new flagpole including the new concrete flagpole base. If you can’t attend this memorial dedication, please remember our veterans in your own way.
The Lorax is here!
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
The much anticipated focal point for Yei-Yei’s Game Room arrived this week. The 600+ pound bronze Lorax has taken his place on the pedestal we built for him. The crew had given me a hard time about over-designing the structure for the pedestal base, but I think they changed their tune (toon?) when it took five stout men to move it into place. The delivery company sent two guys to place it and there is no way that would have happened. We were able to move it around adjacent to the exterior doors with a forklift, but from there it was all Egyptian style moving through finished space… in some cases over wood floors and ceramic tile that had to be protected. Fortunately we were able to accomplish this without mishap.
John Singleton as The Lorax
When he realized that he was going to have to help move the statue, John volunteered to take its place rather than do the heavy lifting. That was until it was pointed out that the Lorax is naked in the sculpture. John agreed with the rest of us that, “No one wants to see that!” Poor Lawana!
In any case, the statue is in place with no damage to it, the room or the movers. We are pleased to help the Owner realize their vision. The Lorax looks like it was meant to be there… which it was!
