Doing substantial Restoration projects like this one hold more than than their share of secrets. Once the obvious coverings were removed, I quickly realized a complete rebuild was in order which included an all new framing and concrete structure before I could even begin the custom Marble Slab work which ultimately, brought it back to its original glory. I even utilized old school methods such as piles of construction grade plaster for setting the stairs in each of the two entry ways. Ready for another 100 years!