East End Market

[coors2u]

Frank, I always really enjoy your scratch builds. Can't wait to see this one unfold.

[ACL1504]

Frank,

The mockup looks great so I expect the model will be another blue ribbon type for you!

Looking forward to the build.

Tom

[Kingred]

So inspired by this thread that I had to join the forum!

Really impressed by the thoughtful and detailed steps you're taking to create this build. Very informative SBS - I find your discussion of location and how to situate the buildings for best viewing especially valuable.

Will be attentively watching from the sidelines! Keep up the great work,

~Kingred

[Erieman]

So inspired by this thread that I had to join the forum!

Really impressed by the thoughtful and detailed steps you're taking to create this build. Very informative SBS - I find your discussion of location and how to situate the buildings for best viewing especially valuable.

Will be attentively watching from the sidelines! Keep up the great work,

~Kingred

Kingred,

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to the forum. you will find a lot of wonderful talented modelers here. We all hope that you enjoy the forum and participate. I am glad you found my thread inspiring enough to join the forum. Welcome.

It is probably the designer in me that looks at locations and positioning of the structures. I have been making many of my newer structures on "platforms" that can be moved or removed, but blend into the scenery. Having once taken a layout apart, I do not wish to make the next teardown a "Texas chainsaw Massacre". Please continue to stop by and comment often. The thread will now go dormant for about a month while I work on other details of the layout. You can find more about my layout at my layout thread on the Morristown & Erie - Western Division. Stop by over there and take a look.

Thank you again for your kind words and I hope you visit often and remember - we love pictures.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

That's going to be another great scene.....good work Frank! 

Thanks Greg. Keeps me off the streets and out of the bars! Only kidding.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Frank, I always really enjoy your scratch builds. Can't wait to see this one unfold.

Dustin,

Thanks for your kind words. I do enjoy scratch building and glad other people enjoy the work. As I mentioned, this thread will go dormant for a bit of time while I get a few other things done on the railroad. Keep checking in.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Frank,

The mockup looks great so I expect the model will be another blue ribbon type for you!

Looking forward to the build.

Tom

Tom,

Thanks for your kind words. As I mentioned to Dustin, this build is going dormant for a bit while I work on the railroad. I have both ends of the railroad shut down so I can make a change in the track. The good news is that both are located right next to each other. I am removing two bridges so I can put in more buildings. This will also allow me to expand the storage track area for more passenger cars. No, I am not buying any more, just pulling them out of storage!
Once I complete the track changes, I will get back to the East End Market build. I also have to finish the repair on the train roof soffit. So you can see, I have a lot to do. enjoy your week.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Good Afternoon All,

I received a letter from another person (Archie) who has been able to provide a little more information on this structure. Archie is a snowbird, spending Winter and Spring in Florida and St. Johnsbury for thessummer / Fall. According some of the information I have acquired to date, the building was constructed back in the late 1800's / early 1900's. Who built the building and how much of the building was part of the initial structure, is still unknown.

According to Archie, from 1923 to 1946, the building occupied by the Renfew family. In 1946, the building was sold to the Cloutre family. Mr. Cloutre then opened his East End Market. In 1974 he sold the business to his son, Alex.( FYI, I have talked to Alex who is now in his 80's.) Alex ran the East End Market until 1986. It has many apartments.  Because of the size of the building there have been several other businesses there. The two story building on the left has been a horse drawn fire station, a car garage, a shoe repair shop and a religious meeting place. The entrance to the meat market was on the lower floor of the main building. There was Smith's Groceries on the main building, main floor back in the 20's and 30's.  Singer sewing machine, vacuum and repair store occupied the main floor on the right.

Archie gave me the name of the current owner and I will be talking to him next week to  see what more I can find out. I am still trying to find out who and when the building was built. Perhaps the current owner will know more.

Frank / Erieman

[UP Fan]

Frank, count me in for following your build.  Not only from a modeler's perspective, but the fascinating history of this building.  "If walls could talk" as they say.  You picked a real winner for a scratch project. 

[Erieman]

Frank, count me in for following your build.  Not only from a modeler's perspective, but the fascinating history of this building.  "If walls could talk" as they say.  You picked a real winner for a scratch project.

Bob,

Thanks for stopping by. I have to agree with you, that the history of this building gives it a "flavor". I don't know how much I can find out about the "Talking Walls". That might be a real challenge considering the distance between Arizona and Vermont, but you never know. I am still trying to find out as much as possible about the build and who / what business might have occupied it. Especially in the early years. This was a huge building back at the turn of century. The main building was over 5,000 sq. ft. and had a partial basement below that. It is too bad that the building has fallen into such disrepair. You can thank Raymo for posting this building about a year ago. While I have been busy working on other structures ( including SRMW "Hookers" - which happens to be in the same town) I never forgot about this building. Dan has been a real help with the building. That's what is good about this forum. And I love scratchbuilding.

Frank / Erieman

[postalkarl]

Hi Erieman:

This could be a really great project. Enjoy the build. I shall be watching.

Karl

[jbelwood]

Frank,


I've been watching your build on this wonderful project from the beginning. As a firm
believer in mock ups, it's hard for me to believe this isn't the finished product. The
amount of research you've put into this is well worth it and I'll bet gives you a lot of
satisfaction. Can't wait to see how you will build the actual model.


John

[Erieman]

Hi Erieman:

This could be a really great project. Enjoy the build. I shall be watching.

Karl

Karl,

Thanks for stopping by and your kind words. This has been quite an interesting project so far. I have a lot of research still to complete before I start the build. Currently, the structure is in a holding pattern while i make some track and switch machine modifications in the area. I also have to build/ modify a elevated trolley bridge in this area. so much to do, so little time. Stay tuned.

Frank / Erieman

[Erieman]

Frank,


I've been watching your build on this wonderful project from the beginning. As a firm
believer in mock ups, it's hard for me to believe this isn't the finished product. The
amount of research you've put into this is well worth it and I'll bet gives you a lot of
satisfaction. Can't wait to see how you will build the actual model.


John

John,

I am glad you are enjoying the design and build of East End Market. The white models really make the project go a lot better and faster.You'll know when it is the finished model because it will have a lot more detail. Since this is quite close to the aisle, I try to make the model as real as possible. I have seen your layout and know that you do the same thing. I especially like your waterfront with those gorgeous boats . I have just finished a SRMW kit by Bob Van Gelder. Raymo mentioned that the East end Market that I am building is in the same town as the East End Market. Small world. As I mentioned to Karl, I have a trolley line to put in place between this building and another SRMW structure. I'll probably build East end Market first, then the the SRMW Tucker & Cook Mill.

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you are enjoying the build. More soon John. In the meantime, You can see some of my other scratch and kit built structures on my other thread in this forum: Morristown & Erie Railroad - Western Division.

Frank / Erieman

[gnatshop]

so much to do, so little time. Stay tuned.      Frank / Erieman 

Dam, folks just don't realize how retirement just adds extra time to fill up with
more and more need-to's!!