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In the restoration process the entire back addition was removed. The photo, left, shows the door that led from the house to the pool hall. below: the pool hall jacked up and new foundations and joists installed. bottom: the finished, restored pool hall and barbershop, 2011.

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The next phase in the life of this building is the reconstruction of the attached rooms at the back. Details have been gathered from historical photographs and interviews with former residents such as Marie Pylupa, Lilly Taschuk and Violet Preston who boarded there during the winter of 1947. The history of this small town institution is rich with stories and fortunately for all of us, a few family members are still around to tell them. –

References: Vilna Pool Hall and Barbershop Preliminary Study by David Murray Architect and HIP Architects 1999 Vilna Pool Hall and Barbershop Interim Report by David Murray Architect and HIP Architects

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