Our cottage, which we affectionately call Littlebrick, was built by members of the Spets family. It was constructed almost entirely from salvaged material from Big Brick, the communal residence of the colonists who settled Bishop Hill. Big Brick was destroyed by fire in January 1928. By the end of that same year Littlebrick was completed. We acquired it in 2002.
	March '06: We just got started when the roads were closed to heavy truck traffic due to ground frost. We hope to have the equipment back by May 1st when we'll continue cleaning the wood lot. Until then we will empty and tear down the garage pictured here. Ugh. This is a view looking west showing the new drive and what will be a parking area.
	OH WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FEW MONTHS CAN MAKE!
	Deck building and interior work is scheduled for September.   As soon as we are ready to receive guests, we will open with a celebration.   Check here for updates or call, write, or e-mail me for a special invitation to the premiere of Windy Corner, Bishop Hill.
	April: Tear down garage and raise a new two-story frame
				June: Sheathing is completed
	July: Roof, wrap, and interior walls in place
	August: Siding and trim installed. Woodlot is cleared; Grass and shade beds planted