Interesting that the ceiling in Carolina's photo once had clouds! I expect over the years the clouds became too expensive to re-decorate. Looks like they invested those savings in a whacky carpet in Phil's photo. Viv
Hi Phil here is another inside photo of the Grand Hotel. Carol
The scaffold structure is supported on built-up cantilevered beams which go through the window openings of the second floor...from Dave's photo's. The second floor windows have been removed and I can't see anything to stop the elements from getting inside...or pigeons for that matter. Maybe there is a barrier inside that can not be seen though. Anyway it seems possible that the second floor is in poor shape from the procedure at this time. There does not seem to be any work in progress from the photo's. I wonder if trucks are coming and going with materials. Is the whole thing in a state of limbo? Blow-up of Dave's photo below: