Richard Parkhurst talks about renovating the pillars on the front of 275-287 Water St. in Augusta during a tour on Tuesday.

Richard Parkhurst talks about copying the old wooden window sills and frames in aluminum so the replacement windows look the same from the exterior during a Tuesday tour of 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.

A construction worker in the top floor apartment at 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.

This Tuesday photo shows the view of Kennebec River from top floor apartment at 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.

This brick was signed with an 1869 date and laid upside down at 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.

This Tuesday photo shows the address and original owner's name that were uncovered during renovations at 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.

This Tuesday photo shows the view from across the Kennebec River of 275-287 Water St. in Augusta.