BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP" foundation

No one will be let down.

At the Wednesday POC meeting, we invited Carol and Arthur Shamakian as guest speakers.

These two are the proud owners of the Steele Mansion.

They gave a very nice presentation about all the progress made under their ownership.
First, I must remind everyone that this reconstruction was mentioned in the paper as a "hobby" and something to keep them and their family busy. What an understatement!

This family has single handedly saved one of Painesville's historical treasures.
Many times in the past, as I drove by, I looked to see what the most recent missing piece was. Now I see a real future, starting with the roof. Not only a roof but also a weather tight structure... and the floors are all back in the building. Soon the spiral staircase and the rest of the 18,000 square foot structure will be transformed. The goal is not to rebuild an antique but to take the best of the past and upgrade it with items and accommodations from the present.

Carol has poured herself into this project (as I believe she has done with everything in her life. These two have resurrected a building just months away from demolition.

I cannot even begin to tell you how impressed those in attendance were. The family mentioned that they have received 100% co-operation from the city manager and administration, as well as the previous owner. How anyone might not want to get on board with these two positive people is beyond me.

They are looking for old pictures of the mansion (pre-1930) along with any historical information.

Painesville is very lucky they found us and we are very lucky what their 'hobby' is.
18,000 square feet? Could there be another Inn in Painesville future?

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