INEVENTS
THE SHOPPES AT LINCOLN SQUARE
A fun Christmas event was held at The Shoppes on Nov . 14 , giving area residents a chance to do some early Christmas shopping .
The historic building was originally an elementary school established in 1907 . When classes ceased decades later , the Wright family purchased the building where their children had all attended school . It saw many incarnations over the years , but had fallen into disrepair .
MS Associates bought the building in 2015 and restored it with a new roof , remediation of dry rot , and installation of new windows that let in tons of light ! It was also 100 % rewired and replumbed . The building was furnished with lots of plants , which keep the air fresh and give it a welcoming atmosphere .
Today it houses lots of locally owned small businesses , including Liquid Vibes Coffee , a great place to meet friends ; Haven Boutique , a resale shop with clothing and jewelry at a fraction of the usual cost ; and Andi ’ s Flowers , for lovely arrangements and gifts . These are just a few of the stores and businesses that now call the building home .
Dan Jeffries , manager of MS Associates and The Shoppes , credits help from the community when it came to restoring the building . “ People came and volunteered to help with initial clean-up , including hundreds of volunteers from Calvary Chapel , located across the street ,” said Jeffries . The church now has Calvary Chapel Bible College located in the building , and rents the space out for events .
PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO
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