08/16/2026
Filming on Horse Cave Main Street is done for now, but some activity remains as the restoration of the facade of the Sims Studios and Art Shop is not quite finished. Located in the city's National Register of Historic Places Commercial District, the building is part of the fabric of the community's heritage. Built more than a century ago as a single-story infill building between two two-story brick commercial buildings, it is remembered by many as the former Superior Cleaners building.
Sims Studios & Art Shop had been located two doors down for a few years, and artists Jesse & Jennifer Sims expanded when they moved into the current building. We've been inspired by the work of Roten Masonry Restoration as they have carefully approached the work.
According to Jesse, "Progress on the shop. This is what restoration looks like. Jason Roten and his crew at Roten restoration have been surgically taking the facade down brick by brick. The capstones were about a 1000.00 pounds a piece, hence the hoist on the roof. I feel honored having these craftsman working on my building, which has been here since 1920 or earlier according to the Sanborn maps. Stay tuned for more updates!"
Check out the process when you're in town, and plan to join us soon when Sims Studios and Art Shop reopens in their refreshed building!
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