| The Blakey-Yost Building is an example of
an urban structure that has changed purposes—and
appearances—over time. Today it is an office building;
prior to that, a restaurant. And prior to that?
Well, who knows.... The structure as it appears today is
the result of a major renovation that occurred after a
fire. The first floor facade was essentially totally
gutted in the late 1980s. Local architect NuTec
Design was commissioned to design a new building behind the facade,
as well as create a historical external appearance. The
Blakey-Yost Building essentially contains heavy Renaissance
Revival influences, including three district levels, arched
windows, eaves with brackets,
and arched doorway with keystone.
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