Update: The building continued to sit in a severely deteriorated state in the July of 2018.

I have no idea what Mr. Titsworth, the owner of this stately storefront and accompanying apartment building, has in mind for his property, but I do not approve of it.

Easily one of the most architecturally inventive buildings in the city, it could teach today’s mediocre architects a few things about design.  In particular, it revels in its curved lot; instead of plopping a rectangular building down, the architect chose to articulate the building to the curve of Fountain Park.  See it from 4.5 years ago here, when I last photographed the building.

This interesting arch connecting the two buildings shows a little Louis Sullivan influence in its terracotta details.  The accompanying apartment building fits in perfectly with its neighbor.

Apparently someone believes E. Coli is a danger in the property.  “BOSE” is a tag I have seen throughout the city.

The interior seems to have been damaged by fire, and you can look down into the cellar.