This used to be a bank in 1852. Then we decided to actually add the art gallery. We believe in art and the area has a lot of up and coming artists. There's a lot of local talent and our intention is to utilize the building for reasons other than cigars. The Uncle Sam Gallery has been doing fantastic, I am very happy about the outcome.
People are really receptive.
It's interesting, I have cigar clientele and before they go and get their cigar they take a little walk up the stairs and see what's featured. We try to change the exhibits monthly. The art that I have downstairs doesn't necessarily change as frequently. It was very time consuming, we both spent night and day here because we were very determined to get it done. We did most of the work ourselves, it was a feat.