Evelyn's opened November 9, 2004. On this page, you can watch the transformation of the building from its original state to the fine restaurant it has now become. Scroll down to view all pictures and captions. Enjoy.

Downtown Superior Looking North

The building, on the far right, now known as Evelyn's, as it appeared somewhere
around 1900. Notice dirt streets, no vehicles, only horse-drawn carriages, and
Evelyn's was then a single story building.

Evelyn's as it appeared when it was purchased in May 2004

Demolition of interior begins

New construction begins to transform the building

New Walls create a place for customer restrooms

Restroom walls are sheetrocked, and an entryway created

The ceiling and walls being sheetrocked and taped by Shawn Sumpter

This area is becoming the kitchen

Superior Electric digs a trench to bring in new power to the building

The Superior Utilities Department brings in a new power pole

The container arrives with the furniture from Argentina.

Unloading the shipment. This piece is the bar counter

Raising the canopy on the Bar. This took many hands.

The booths are set in place. Each booth has two Stained Glass
panels. As shown here, most did not survive the trip and needed
to be replaced. Some of the furniture had damage, as well.

Street and sidewalk immediately after the truck was unloaded,
and on its way back to Omaha.

Unloading kitchen equipment. This piece is part of the Dishwasher.

Installing the Exhaust System for the hood over the cooking area.

Chef Bob and Sharon making homemade pickled peppers.

Completed bathroom.

Wait Station nearly ready to be pressed into service.

As part of the final preparation, Bob sands the hardwood floor.

Sanded floor, ready for stain and finish, looking
towards the new entryway which needs paint.

Finally open, the restaurant is ready for guests. Tables set, bar stocked, kitchen poised for action.

Guests during the first few days following our opening.

Night time in Superior. Looking through the front windows of Evelyn's.

Due to insufficient patronage to overcome expenses, Evelyn's closed

on December 1, 2006.