The west side of the section of the shop under the front porch goes up! Notice the sideways block at the bottom. That is where one of many vents will go that allow water go through in case of flood. These vents are required by Ocean Springs code.



This is the inside of the same wall. The man on the right is the head mason, Wayne Champagne.



Here's the southeast corner of the same area of the shop.



The front of the shop where the steps will go.