You may have noticed the work underway at 1017 C St. SE and wondered “what’s up”… The owners are restoring the facade, removing the Permastone that was installed in 1956. Learn more at a virtual Preservation Cafe, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Removing Permastone at 1017 C St. SE
Below is a photo-essay as posted in the front yard. This home is included in “What I Love About My House” a collection of videos associated with the 2020 Stay at Home (virtual) House Tour. The owner gives a narrated tour of the kitchen, a space formerly occupied by the beauty shop and addresses the Permastone facade.
 1914 Show window added by owner A. Dugelman (house built circa 1875) |
 1918 Zagami family runs a shoe repair shop on the ground floor. |
 1938 Zagamis build a one-floor addition for the shop, regain living space, remove show window. 1954 Coleman family runs a beauty salon and adds a second story over the shop. 1956 Permastone and porch added. A second generation of Colemans run shop until 2001. |
 Permastone advertisement |
 1956 Permastone installation |
 2021 Immediately prior to Permastone removal |