This post was written by Rosanne Catron, 2012 Office Director.
On Friday, August 3, community members, friends, and Mono Lake Committee staff and members gathered to celebrate the re-opening of the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore storefront. The improvements, made possible in part by a generous bequest from longtime Committee member Grace de Laet, were three years in the making, with many decisions, large and small, to make along the way. Let’s take a look at the remodel process and some pictures of our new storefront.
Finally, by August 3, 2012, the larger aspects of construction were complete. Here are some photos that provide a glimpse into the improved storefront:
Come on by and check out the improved storefront, with our new water bottle filling station, map of Mono Lake, greywater-fed planters, pergola, Jeffrey Pine benches, and much more. We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the project. Still in the works: some small mural elements, a Chamber of Commerce information board, and interpretive signs.
A huge thank you to architectsSiegel and Strain, the whole team at Escoto Construction & Design, Regina Hirsch of Sierra Watershed Progressive, craftsman David Dore, scientific illustrator Logan Parsons, our neighbors who tolerated our mess and noise during construction, Bill and Tim Banta, and of course, the entire Mono Lake Committee team. Of the Committee staff, a special thank you goes to Bartshe Miller, who oversaw the project from start to finish.
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The refinished storefront looks positively wonderful. I hope it serves visitors for decades to come.
Is there a ramp for access?
Hi Terre – Instead of a ramp we went with a mechanical lift to allow access to the deck and the store. It’s located at the far south end of our property near Bodie Mike’s, and people are using it, which makes us really happy!
The refinished storefront looks positively wonderful. I hope it serves visitors for decades to come.
Is there a ramp for access?
Hi Terre – Instead of a ramp we went with a mechanical lift to allow access to the deck and the store. It’s located at the far south end of our property near Bodie Mike’s, and people are using it, which makes us really happy!