Woody, thanks for sharing this. I would love to live in something similar. There's an old abandoned firehouse not far from me that I think would make such a cool home. Brad and I went on a garden tour in a small town close by last week and stopped to eat at a restaurant that was in an old converted church. The old church pews were used as seating. It was very cool! I had seen a write up on it in the newspaper and remembered that the owners live on the second floor of the church too. Brad and I looked at an old stone school house not long ago that was for sale. Great price but it was in very, very bad shape so we passed. If only we were ten years younger...At this point it makes me tired to even think of doing all that work. Maybe that has to do chasing grandkids though :)

It looks like an interesting project with lots of potential. The sign conversion was a great idea.

Lots of work but they'll have one of a kind home when done..and those great stained glass windows !

Kathy in Napa

Interesting Woody. I hope we will get to see some of what they do with it.
I like Randy's photo of the Queen Annes lace too.

I enjoyed the episodes of a church remodel on This Old House a few years ago. I think it's a wonderful project and it sounds as if they're equipped with the skills to accomplish such a task!

I, too, hope we'll see updates!

Randy's photo is perfect for framing!

Saucy

Woody, what a cool house they will have. I love the "bones" of it. Years ago Skip and I lived in an old schoolhouse, and while we were renovating, we had to take bucket showers in the basement in what used to be the gymnasium/lunchroom. They still talk about using the bathroom with 4 stalls, and skating/riding bikes down the hallways.

Thanks for sharing and bringing back memories for me.

D

What a fantastic project! Can't imagine all the work that will need to be done but it will be interesting to follow. Hope they send Barb periodic update photos.