The beautifully restored Bell Hotel received serious basement water damage after heavy rains early Sunday morning over-filled a large area dug for street improvements at Fifth and Barnes.
Owner John and Amy Ryerson were distraught at the damage. He said, “This could have been avoided if there was a plan in place to divert water from business and private property during the 75 days since tearing up the street.”
John Ryerson said, “I've been very patient and kept my mouth shut at the inconvenience caused to our tenants and the 50-plus employees who work in businesses on the south side of Barnes...
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