During Monday's open house, Todd Baxter shows a photo of the Main Street property to Dave and Susie Fields.
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Todd and Amanda Baxter look over photos of the property with Keith and Jan Medeiros, who ran Past Time Antique Emporium in the space until it was destroyed by fire.
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Supporters of the Baxters' work joined in a ribbon cutting for the new apartments and retail spaces Monday afternoon.
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A glimpse at one apartment's kitchen.
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Each unit features a washer and dryer.
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A look inside another unit.
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A hallway in the new apartment area.
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Monday afternoon, standing inside the newly rebuilt and renovated space that was gutted by fire in October 2021, Todd Baxter wondered how the walls might reflect on the 120 years they’ve stood.
Todd and Amanda Baxter look over photos of the property with Keith and Jan Medeiros, who ran Past Time Antique Emporium in the space until it was destroyed by fire.
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