Farmhouse Cafe... a country drive to an unexpected dining pleasure
BANK BUILDING continued from 42 In October, skids of the custom-made blocks were delivered to the site, but construction could not begin right away because workers discovered there was no footer to support the wall. Hoff learned that back in 1905 the builders had placed the block directly on the ground.
After a reinforced-concrete footer was poured, restoration was further delayed by a shortage of corner blocks. The crew finally was able to start laying the 100-pound blocks on the first of December and they were finished just sixteen days later. There is still more work to be done. Craftsmen will plaster walls and ceilings, replace interior woodwork, and repair the floors. Some electrical work must also be completed. Local custom furniture and cabinetry builder Darrin Kean is recreating the wooden door and transom. Hoff will return the large plate glass window that was there when she bought the building in 1993. The gargoyle light fixtures will be re-attached, and the“ State Bank” carving will be recreated.
Hoff shared a few details from the time capsules.
“ It was established in January of 1905 and opened July 17, 1905,” she said.“ A story in the old paper stated that the Nashville State Bank was being built with concrete and William M. Waltman was the Vice- President of the bank.” The jars contained lists of the current local officials and how many schoolhouses were in the county at the time. Hoff hopes to reveal the complete contents of her historic finds to the public during a Victorian themed celebration some time after the building has been completely restored. Over the years, the notable building has been a U. S. Post Office, a realty office, a candy and gift store, a dress shop, an antique store, a scooter and wheelchair rental store, and more recently a plant store. It is probably best remembered as the jewelry store, Touch of Silver and Gold, located there for 24 years before moving across the street.
Hoff operates the State Bank Arts Affair in the rear of the building and rents out the front spaces. She hopes to find the right tenant for the restored space as soon as the project is completed. •
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OVER 200 BACKGROUNDS Wild West • Prairie • Civil War • Roaring 20s and more!
145 S. Van Buren Nashville, IN Next to Artist Colony Inn, Back-to-Back Complex
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Farmhouse Cafe... a country drive to an unexpected dining pleasure
· LUNCH · Homemade Soups, Salads and Garden Sandwiches
· DINNER · Steak · Salmon · Pork Chicken · Pasta R Garden and Fruit Salads Soups · Desserts Herbal Teas · Cool Drinks Beer & Wine
5171 Bean Blossom Road · Just 15 minutes from Nashville
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44 Our Brown County March / April 2021