Becky and I were fortunate to have the opportunity to help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Will and Kathy Pearson this past Sunday. Both have been employees of Easterday Construction Co., Inc. for many years. Congratulations to Will and Kathy and best wishes for many more.
We’ve been working on a couple of projects for The Antiquarian & Historical Society of Culver. This is a continuation of the Museum room renovation we completed for them in the basement of the Culver Union Township Public Library. We’ve been working with their Museum Designer, Ted Swigon of Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc., as he creates the displays for the museum build-out. The first project is a simulation of the train station shelters in the hall leading to the museum entrance. Mr. Swigon had us recreate one of the posts from the west pavilion at the Town Park. The Park pavilions were formerly attached to the train station and served as shelters for loading passengers. The pavilions were later relocated to other areas in the park. We also created a simulation of the dentils at the top edge on a slightly smaller scale. We reduced them in size and eliminated some of the details. Mr. Swigon wanted the feel of the station but didn’t want the details to be overwhelming. The “CULVER” sign is a scaled recreation of the sign found shown in pictures of the station when it was in operation. A vintage picture of a train at the station will be blown up and adhered to the doors beneath the display. This not only will draw visitors to the museum entrance, but helps disguise the existing mechanical room doors at the end of the hall.
I was asked to write an article for the Culver Citizen explaining a little about Garden Court and the positive reasons for bringing one to Culver as well as the obstacles preventing the project. It was printed in the paper last week along with a sidebar I wrote giving a little description of the umbrella group that is Garden Court. I have copied the article and sidebar below:
It’s Columbus Day. Just another Monday and I’m here at work. Easterday Construction Co., Inc. is open. Our crews are working. Most of our clients are working.
Most of the Government Offices are closed, though. Anybody else think something stinks when the majority of us are working today so the people that are supposedly working for us can take a paid holiday?
Kevin
Okay, WordPress is loaded, I’ve read the basics and now it’s time for the first post.
I decided to start this blog as an informational site for employees, clients and friends of Easterday Construction Co., Inc. I’ve written newsletters in the past, but I guess it’s time to bring things up to date. There will be a mix of company accomplishments, current projects and various construction tips I find. There will probably be a few rants as well. Don’t expect perfect grammar. I write like I talk and will try and keep it conversational. Please be kind with your feedback until I get the hang of this. Hopefully the posts will improve as time goes on.
Kevin