article_snippet.sent: The building was in such a dilapidated state, but we could see The building had potential. '
article_snippet.sent: we wanted to restore The building in a way that allows we to serve the community while celebrating the community history.'
article_snippet.sent: Mr Alpert and his team preserved and restored existing glass and metal elements wherever possible.
article_snippet.sent: his team added energy-efficient LED rope lights to replicate the old tubes of neon lighting.
article_snippet.sent: Non-historic contemporary service bay roll-up doors were replaced with aluminum frame garage doors in the style of the period to form an exterior wall.
article_snippet.sent: The building; We tried to keep -brand true to the original with only limited signage. '
article_snippet.sent: We have reinvigorated the corner of this community and its art deco past, now it's electric!'
article_snippet.sent: The building but tried to keep -brand true to the original with limited signage .