Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp
Robert Halstrom continues his work at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project had been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Robert Halstrom makes improvements to framing for a stained glass window at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22.
Robert Halstrom makes adjustments to framing that will again hold a stained glass window.
Robert Halstrom takes a moment to rest while continuing his work at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22.
An abundance of original pine wood is ready to be put into place at what was once Granger United Methodist Church.
Light falls on a portion of pews at what was once Granger United Methodist Church.
Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug, right, take a break from work to visit with neighbor Carlos Garay, left, at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22.
Robert Halstrom takes a moment to rest while continuing his work at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22.
Robert Halstrom closes windows before calling it a night at what was once Granger United Methodist Church.
It’s been quite a while since the last visit to what was once Granger First United Methodist Church, an iconic structure at the corner of South Granger and East Elm streets.
Since May is National Preservation Month, it’s a good time for a project update....
