What were those workmen doing at the north lot at 7 AM on Halloween? And what's missing in this shot of the north lot? Take a close look -- the construction fence has disappeared! This is a huge sign of progress, and welcomed by all neighbors -- especially the folks who live directly next door. The noise and dirt have impacted them the most. This lot has been filled with construction materials, bricks, and huge trucks and machines for months, maybe years, now. Maybe there will be sod planted before the snow falls -- wouldn't that be a wonderful gift to all of us?
We were reminiscing today about what this all looked like 25 years ago, and then 10 years ago, and then just 5 years ago. We have seen many residents of the Barton House come and go. One young student planted a huge round flower garden right in the middle of the lot you see above. He tended it so carefully. And he held wonderful summer night parties on the south porch, with candles and soft music. And, there was a huge white lilac tree -- I think it's gone now, but maybe next spring we'll be surprised yet again.
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