Third Floor Gutted!

Progress Continues on the Mithoff

 

     There are definite changes going on inside the Mithoff.  The third floor is now completely gutted.  There is nothing left but the framework.  Although it doesn't mean much to a lot of us, to my husband, Brad Hutchinson, these are the "bones" of the old building.  Exposing this structure will give him the vision he needs to determine where he goes from here.  In order to progress with the changes he needs to make to bring life back to the Mithoff, this part of the renovation process is crucial. 

 

     I would love to see this building restored back into an old hotel again.  I know I'm not the only one that can picture the old gas lamps, the elegant old parlors and the brilliantly-lighted dining hall.  But those days are long gone, and when she is restored she will be of use again.  There will be activity in her halls once again, and she will be part of what I hope will be a vibrant and thriving downtown again.  While it saddens me that to see so much of the old hotel demolished, I know that it is for the best.  When we are done, we will, all of us, be a part of the hotel's continuing history.  One I hope will continue on for another hundred years or more.  

 

Looking up the second floor flight of stairs to the third floor.

 

Second floor stair case.

 

Back set of stairs going to the second floor.  This divides the oldest section of the hotel with the newest additions.

 

More salvage sinks!

 

 

 

Wiring pulled from the building

 

 

This room overlooks the additions built onto the back of the building.

 

 

Such a different look with the old plaster gone.  

 

You can see how opening up the rooms give you a better view of how everything was put together. 

Volunteer Day on April 4th!

We are asking for volunteers to come out and help again on April 4th. 

We will be hosting a volunteer help day this Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m. We will be working on tearing out plaster on the third floor and loading it into a dump truck. It is very hard labor and a very dirty job. Due to that, we ask that no children younger than teenagers be in attendance. We will provide dust masks, safety glasses, and gloves to all that attend. We will also feed anybody that attends and helps. We will require all people attending to sign a liability waiver before they enter the building and perform any work.  

Thank you to all the volunteers!!