Paul Primeau of Homecrafters in Hinsdale, the general contractor for the renovation of the Zook garage and studio, shows the sliding thermal pane windows that were installed behind the carriage doors. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
Paul Primeau of Homecrafters in Hinsdale, the general contractor for the renovation of the Zook garage and studio in KLM Park, checks the north face of the building. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
The ground foor of the recently restored R. Harold Zook garage and studio will serve as a meeting room with a view of KLM Park outside. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
Electrician Anthony Dvorzsak and Hinsdale Asst. Fire Chief Tim McElroy verify a new fire alarm system is working properly Friday in the Zook garage/studio in KLM Park. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
An original light fixture was refurbished and hangs in the R. Harold Zook studio in KLM Park. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
General contractor Paul Primeau, of Homecrafters in Hinsdale, (center) meets with Hinsdale Assistant Fire Chief Tim McElroy (left) and electrician Anthony Dvorzsak to check the fire alarm system. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
Paul Primeau of Homecrafters in Hinsdale stands before the Zook studio and garage, the renovation of which is nearly completed. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
General contractor Paul Primeau opens the carriage doors on the Zook garage to show the thermal pane windows that were installed to provide natural light and a view of KLM park outside. | Kimberly Fornek—Sun-Times Media
HINSDALE — Two years and $70,000 later, the Zook studio renovation is nearly complete. The studio will house archives and materials to educate people “about what an incredible architect (R. Harold) Zook was and what he brought to the area,” said Cindy Klima, president of the Hinsdale Historical Society. … Read More