The City of Mansfield Historic Preservation Commission held a special meeting on the site Monday afternoon to approve the first phases of his project. Architect Tim Alexander, working for Nick, presented plans and alternatives depending on what would be found beneath the cover-up metal and wood installed over 50 years ago in a previous remodeling.
What was uncovered was astounding. "The most elaborate cast iron column I've ever seen in Mansfield" said Dan Seckel, Commission member and longtime preservation architect.
So what else is there to be uncovered? Beneath the yellow awning and behind blue enameled panels are transom windows that are slated for restoration. How high the column goes, and the condition of the brick and stone above it are yet to be seen. These areas will be exposed shortly as Nick peels back the more recent layers.
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