Lotus does miss Artworks, the large front porch with the rocking chairs, and the whimsical interior. EDITOR'S NOTE. Come see them today on a trip through this refined museum. BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Crews responded to a fire at Provence Market Cafe on Virginia Avenue in Bridgeport just after 7:20 a.m. Thursday. But from the ashes has come a new beginning. BOCA National Fire Prevention Code. “That barn wood was like kinder and burned fast,” she said. The Shoppes of Averil Place also included HempWorks, Mary Francis Smith’s CBD and coffee shop, and Anne Hart’s Provence Market and Café. People know us for unique gifts and we’ll still accommodate. A couple items which MacDowell pointed out were the new collection of lighted snow globes, “We designed it ourselves and it was made exclusively for us,” she said. This business is women owned.For more information contact Lotus Dowell, Owner or go to LOTUSMACDOWELL.COM Artworks provides FRAMING to it's customers. 2 95' mid-mount platforms (5, 6) 3.2. The structure fire includes two other local businesses that are a part of the building known as the Averil Place complex. I believe it is salvageable it received extensive smoke damage, but there was no fire damage, we were able to contain the fire from entering that part of the structure," said Chief Phil Hart. The custom framework – Artworks’ specialty niche - will continue and the store will still feature gift items, accessories, jewelry, WVU-themed and other items, many crafted by area artisans. Artworks is at 410 E. Main street, Bridgeport ... Last week a fire destroyed the best gift shop in Bridgeport. “Fortunately, the majority of my work wasn’t in the store because I had just done a show, so they were at my house,” she said. Emergency crews on scene said the fire impacted Provence Market Cafe, Artworks and Hempworks. According to Harrison County Emergency officials, the fire started just before 3:00 a.m. on Garden Circle. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Art Galleries, Dealers & Consultants in Bridgeport, WV. She had been on her way to an 8 a.m. appointment when she received a call from her ex-husband Woody Thrasher, telling her the building was on fire. It’s just one more example of how our town pulls together when misfortune strikes. Bridgeport Overview. Hotels near Artworks, Bridgeport on Tripadvisor: Find 7,605 traveller reviews, 1,489 candid photos, and prices for 64 hotels near Artworks in Bridgeport, WV. HempWorks, which was also housed in the Shoppes of Averil Place building on South Virginia Avenue, is now located at 362 East Main Street, just a few doors down from Artworks. “We’re renting a little yellow house beside the car wash,” Lotus said. “I actually used to own it and sold it to Dave Reep. "The market on the bravo side, the far building. The wine inventory was lost to smoke and water damage. UPDATE: Fire destroys three Bridgeport businesses, Josh Croup is leaving WDTV, he will be missed, Anna Hamelin Full Weather 5:30 AM 1 15 2021, Granville Police seeking information on man wearing MAGA hat asking for nearest mosque. 410 East Main Street Bridgeport, WV 26301 304-842-7626 Chief Hart says he does not believe the fire to be suspicious. I had the opportunity to talk with Lotus the other day and was inspired by her positive attitude and ambition to reopen her store Artworks, a custom framing and gift shop that has been part of our community for 32 years. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Fire Departments in Bridgeport, WV. Included in the new inventory will be Christmas items, including a limited-edition West Virginia ornament, specially designed by Lotus and her team. We will make it right with those who lost items, but everybody has been so nice to us and so understanding.”. We’ll start out with a new slate of display units.”. I won’t bother telling you what it … We’re investing our energy - not in being down about what happened – but being positive and going forward. She said it was quite eerie to walk into the South Virginia Avenue store, once popping with bright colors, and see it black, charred and smelling of smoke. Create your profile to start adding photos, posting comments, and more. 1 100' mid-mount aerial (11) 4. The Bridgeport Fire Department (BFD) is the third largest fire department in the U.S. state of Connecticut and currently is comprised of the following units: 1. Items that weren’t effective cost wise will be eliminated. United States ; West Virginia (WV) ... West Virginia 154 contributions 16 helpful votes +1. People do band together and try to help each other out,” she said. The Bridgeport, Shinnston, Nutter Fort and Anmoore fire departments were on scene, along with Anmoore EMS. Artworks has a temporary location in downtown. (Read more. 8 Firehouses 2. Artworks is located at 410 East Main Street, just beside Mountain State Car Wash. “But this is a chance to get back in there, start up again and reinvent ourselves. Stick with 5 News as we continue to keep you up to date on this developing story. HempWorks lost everything. . After the building was destroyed by fire in October of 2019, Smith moved temporarily to East Main Street in the Gregis Insurance Agency building. To find out if you are in an area protected by the City of Bridgeport Fire Department, please contact the Fire Department at 304-842-8252. Crews left the scene just after 1:45 p.m. leaving the remains of the three businesses. Emergency crews on scene said the fire impacted Provence Market Cafe, Artworks and Hempworks. Bridgeport, WV firefighters, those from surrounding communities, battle blaze at Crestview Terrace Apartments But, in that time, much of the building was damaged beyond repair. United States ; West Virginia (WV) ... West Virginia 156 contributions 16 helpful votes +1. “The state fire marshal and some insurance inspectors came in last week and they are leaning toward the fire starting from two little refrigerators that had been in HempWorks,” she said. Search for Bridgeport, WV July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more!And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Bridgeport area for Independence Day 2019.. 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