The developer, Jeffrey Nash, who hails from Great Britain, saw the possibility to take a vacant deteriorated store
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and renew its life as an English-style gastropub. In addition to the pub, second story apartments add vitality to the Old City .
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The Crown and Goose entices visitors to step through accordion doors and into an "indoor-outdoor" lounge.
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The renovation opened up the interior space to create generous seating and a relaxing atmosphere.
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A beer garden awaits visitors at the back of the restaurant. |
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Outdoor seating offers views of the skyline and mural of a London streetscape.
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Scott Osborne, of R2R Architecture, drew the renovation plans, which were the first to be approved by the Downtown Design Review Board. The Crown and Goose established a high standard for redevelopment and proved that the Downtown Design Guidelines can foster successful renovation.
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