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The new outdoor wall mural in progress by artist Seth Depiesse on Main Street.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
Downtown Wichita offers a compelling mix of old—such as a weathered concrete sign by the train tracks at the disused Union Station on Douglas Avenue.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
A patio protected by a steel-and-cedar-slat trellis accommodates a meeting between (left to right) contractor Mark Farha, building owners and developers Brock Oaks and David Farha, and owner and contractor Ted Farha.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
One view of the Finn Lofts' southwest corner includes a cut-out rain screen.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
A wider look at the screened patio attached to the Finn Lofts.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
Loft B tenants Melissa and Keith Bishop downsized from a 3,000 square foot space to a cozy 720 square foot loft. "We downsized our lives," Melissa says. "We streamlined."Photo by: Jake Stangel -
The clean lines and, in Loft R's case, balcony with a view of downtown's skyline suit Robert Vanselow's urbane sensibility. "This was spot on," he says.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
A social creature who seems to know everyone, Loft J occupant Jamil Malone has hosted several "alcohol-themed" parties and manages to wedge as many as 20 people into his studio. The gatherings are like gallery openings, with the walls of Malone's apartment displaying a roving selection of locally produced art.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
Wichita's OldTown Theatre Grill where you can eat dinner while watching a movie.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
The Fisch Haus collective, home to resident artists Patrick Duegaw and Elizabeth Stevenson.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
Wichitans satisfy their sweet tooth at the Donut Whole, which serves more than 25 varieties of donuts every day.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
The photography-focused Gallery at Dock 410.Photo by: Jake Stangel -
Architect Douglas Stockman says the building's charcoal-and-orange exterior coloring was "intended to reflect the dynamic character of the neighborhood." Here, it provides a festive backdrop to the residents' semi-annual Finn Lofts community party.Photo by: Jake Stangel
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