When one hears Hawaiian music, Randolph County, Indiana is not what comes immediately to mind. But for more than half a century, there has been a connection. In February of
When the poet came to Union City
A dilapidated Union City building has a connection to one of America’s finest poets.
Photo courtesy of Gosia Nuwer
Among the restoration projects now occurring in Union City, one of the more historically significant renovations is the conversion of a long-abandoned factory on West Oak Street to a residence building called the Backstay Lofts.
You’d now recognize the place by its broken windows, dilapidated appearance, and, in particular, the water tower perched atop part of the roof.
Soon, it will be a spiffy jewel in the city’s near-downtown.
The partners Crestline Construction and AP Development LLC are turning the building into 50 apartments. The bottom floor will have space reserved for commercial enterprises.