Downtown Building Renovation Pays Homage to Its Roots
After purchasing the property at 57 West Pike Street , Karen Curry and Harry and Sharon Hritsko , knew they wanted to do something special with this historic building . Through research , these Canonsburg natives learned that this building housed the original Canonsburg firehouse in the 1800 ’ s , and plans were soon put in place to closely replicate the original façade .
Cleaning and repointing of the original brick on the second level took place this past fall . Renovation plans starting this spring , will include replacing the secondfloor windows in their original size , replacing the firstfloor windows and door with a “ firehouse ” look door and window system , cleaning and repair of the round portal windows , a fresh coat of paint on the lower level and a new sign replicating the original firehouse marker above the front entrance . A lighting fixture crafted out of firehose , donated by the Canonsburg VFD , will grace the interior entrance as further homage to the building ’ s history .
A complete interior renovation is to follow featuring an updated , contemporary apartment and office on the second floor . The first-floor space will house one of downtown Canonsburg ’ s newest retail spaces to open this fall , Good Goods Marketplace , offering one-of-a-kind pieces , unique home décor , accessories , and gifts .
“ Honor the Past , Streamline the Present and Plan for the Future ”
BY ERIC CHANDLER , COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Canonsburg CANONSBURG BOROUGH NEWS
It is truly an honor and privilege to serve you as President of Borough Council . Thank you , Council , and the residents of Canonsburg , for your trust in me to lead .
As I reflect on my first term and the start of my second , I am often reminded of our past . We are to honor the past , streamline the present and plan for the future .
Honor the Past . The past , obviously , is our history . It is what has carried us to this moment . We must understand and respect it . In fact , let ’ s celebrate the rich history and those who served to make Canonsburg what it is today !
60 CANON-MAC
“ Life can only be understood backwards ; but it must be lived forwards .” - Soren Kierkegaard
Please stand and put your hands together for those men and women who served as Borough Managers , Mayors , Council Persons , Police Chiefs , Police Officers , Police Clerks , Fire Chiefs , Firemen , Fire Inspectors , Public Works , Tax Collectors , Code Enforcement Officers , Zoning Officers , Administrative Assistants , Zoning Hearing Board , Planning Commission , Park Board , Parking Enforcement , Sewer Authority etc .. ( I apologize in advance if I missed anyone .) NEVER lose sight of institutional memory .