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After almost a year and a half of construction, Brookgreen Gardens’ conservatory and rain garden will be completed this fall.

Inside the former Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Co., at 20 Queen St. N., room upon room of original woodwork, stone trim, and remarkable plaster ceilings and mouldings have been preserved.