The Simpson Building is a historic, brick building located in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Built in 1925 it originally served as a hotel; current day the four storefront spaces on the main level are rented to four different business owners, with each store operating a separate HVAC system. From the exterior, the building appears toContinue reading “Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida”
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Mount Dora Trust & Bank Co., Mount Dora, Florida
Summary Paragraph The Mount Dora Bank & Trust Co. is an early 20th century bank building situated on the southeast corner to the entrance of the historic downtown and commercial district of Mount Dora, Florida. The building is located on the main corner of Donnelly Street (east façade) and Fifth Avenue (which is the mainContinue reading “Mount Dora Trust & Bank Co., Mount Dora, Florida”
Restoration of the Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral, located in Norwich, Norfolk, England, was constructed between 1080 and 1120 in the Norman Romanesque style. It was built using flint and mortar, then it was covered in limestone. In 1463, the spire of the cathedral was hit by lightning, causing a fire and damaging the building. The Bishop at the time orderedContinue reading “Restoration of the Norwich Cathedral”
Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida
The Simpson Building is a historic, brick building located in downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Built in 1925 it originally served as a hotel; current day the four storefront spaces on the main level are rented to four different business owners, with each store operating a separate HVAC system. From the exterior, the building appears toContinue reading “Condition Survey: Simpson Building, Mount Dora, Florida”
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