Facade improvement: New windows coming to 102 E. Market (Todd Coleman's Classic Home Furnishings).

And this is a good thing, indeed.

A sampling of new windows, paint and facades in downtown New Albany.

Then back to Pints & Union. The front doors are going to be red, and the first floor ceiling has been installed.

Of recent interest:

Exciting news from Schmitt Furniture: "All of our buildings are to have new windows installed, including the currently covered windows."

True colors: A Pints & Union visual update.

GREEN MOUSE SAYS: Is the price tag escalating for our luxury City Hall at the Reisz Furniture building?

INDOT to make funding available for railroad crossing safety projects. The path to the amphitheater might be one of them.

Quiet no longer, Josh Staten makes the newspaper: "New Albany reveals new redevelopment, economic development director."

ON THE AVENUES: New Albany's downtown food and dining scene is solid ... for now.

THE BEER BEAT: Fest of Ale returns on June 2, so please allow me to revive an idea for pre-fest fun next year.

UPDATE: The recently uncovered Dubin's sign at 220 State Street has been taken down, but is perfectly safe.

In case you passed by and didn't see the remarkable throwback sign, Schmitt Furniture wants it known that the sign has been removed so it doesn't get damaged while renovation work progresses.

It is being stored inside the building; there is no word as to whether it will be put back into place or kept indoors; either way, it will be preserved.

At 220 State Street, the gorgeous retro sign hiding behind an atrocious facade, now revealed.

Before ... the Google street view (220 State Street) from December, 2016.

After the crappy facade was removed, a pristine sign was revealed.

In recent years, 220 State Street was the home of Allen's Men's Shop, New Albany Sewing Center and Singer Sewing Center. My guess is the tiling already was there, though I don't recall noticing it.

It is as yet unverified, but I was told this is a Resch Construction project for Schmitt Furniture.