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PROGRESS, PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS

1998-1999
Sherman's Shoe Store
Treasures & Things
Southeast Times
Filway Manufacturing
Ken Farley, Attorney
Video Land

1999-2000
Carpet Corral (Phase I)
Alexander's Trading Company
School of Hair Design
Grand Masonic Lodge (Phase I)
G.I. Surplus
Jim Norwood Funeral Home
Marilyn's Closet

2000-2001
Carpet Corral (Phase II)
McCurtain Gazette
Shoe Mart
Main Street Emporium
Leta's Cakes

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BEFORE: Rouleau (pronounced Roo�low) is a French word meaning �roll of coins�, but it once seemed no amount of money could save this historic hotel from the wrecking ball. This three-story building was originally built in 1916 and once housed notable persons like Oklahoma Gov. William (Alfalfa Bill) Murray. Restoration of the landmark hotel began with an Idabel Main Street �Save the Rouleau� campaign.

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AFTER: Located on Main Street, this three-story red brick beauty is one of Idabel�s last standing early-day landmarks. In almost a half century of service, the Rouleau Hotel was the center of social and civic activity and helped to anchor the business district. It is one of only three projects of this type funded in the state of Oklahoma. The building, now called the Rouleau House, consist of twenty apartments that provide safe housing to the elderly and disabled of the area, while preserving this historic structure. The house is currently at full capacity and all twenty residents (and their visiting family and friends) contribute to the economy by regularly shopping with downtown merchants, who are all within walking distance.

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2001-2002
Southern Abstract
Sporo's Computers
Rouleau Hotel (National Register of Historic Places)
Kimbro Plaza Fountain
Tower Loans
De's Leather
A.C.E.
S & H Roof
Kiamichi Opportunities
Ace Hardware (Phase I)
In Tall Cotton Folk Life Project

2003-2004
Tri-County Hospice
Friendship Baptist Awning
Advantage Personnel Roof
Carolyn's Antiques
Haworth Imprints Awning
Edward Jones Investments Facade & Interior
Farmer's Market Wall Improvements
City of Idabel Depot
Wanda's Crafts
Tienda Mexican Grocery

2004-2005
John M. Carr CPA, Inc. / Grand Masonic Lodge (Phase II)
M R Pig Cafe & Catoring
Peggy's Attic
Horace Whitten Building
Downtown Streetscape
Downtown Parking Lot... and more!

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"In Tall Cotton" article featured in the Dallas Morning News
(scroll right for cast picture)

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The cast and storytellers of "In Tall Cotton"

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BEFORE: Sherman's Shoe store is the first
of several facade improvements by downtown
businesses.

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AFTER: The preservation of the unique
architecture of the building is encouraged
to maintain it's historical character.

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Streetscape, a downtown beautification project, begins with Brick by Brick. Custom bricks will pave the pathways inside landscape islands. Larger custom paving stones will be embedded in the sidewalks.

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