Getting a brand new look with an old, classic style
Contractors and laborers find profitable business opportunities
by Tim Turner
Published: June 5,2011
Tags: Farish Street Entertainment District, HISTORIC DESIGN, Standard Life Building, the Federal Court House, the King Edward Hotel
Imitation is not only the sincerest form of flattery; it can be a profitable business opportunity for contractors and skilled laborers. Throughout the state and across the nation, old buildings are finding new life through their preservation and adaptive reuse. Prime examples of such undertakings are projects in Jackson with the Standard Life Building, the [...]
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