It creates a really cool 'modern' eat-in area.Trystan

Once that elevator is modernized, move the prior good tenants back to their original unit (with or without upgrades, freshening up etc. depending on available funds) , and repeat for the other two buildings.

Most of the money was spent repairing and making sure it would meet modern building standards.

Freestanding is the "in thing" right now and most designers, particularly in the modern and contemporary market, will tell you this.

I feel like a lack of 3 prong outlets is impractical for modern life and fuse boxes are a pain to deal with.

Here on historic properties, you are not allowed to use modern vinyl or fibreglass windows and must maintain the original shake or clapboard siding (which means increased maintenance costs).  

As one of the most important tools in growing a business, networking often finds itself overshadowed by what is seen as a more modern and effective approach - online marketingThe majority of businesses are reasonably savvy when it comes to using online platforms to reach vast numbers of existing and potential clients, perhaps through a well-timed tweet or a catchy blog post.

I feel this would have been an immensely important lesson to learn so that it could be applied to so many facets of society and politics today.For references, I refer anyone interested to this book, which itself cites sources for its source material for statistics. http://www.amazon.com/Housing-Boom-Bust-Revised/dp/0465019862/ref=sr_1_1?

To rewire the whole building to modern codes and upgrade the power supply to 200amps would cost 15k.

They seem to have a good selection of moderately priced, modern looking handles and knobs.