A CAFE in Long Eaton has had a facelift to restore the building to its glory of 100 years ago.
The exterior of Pete's Upper Crust Caf� in High Street has already been revamped and when the internal refurbishment is completed, the project will have cost about �110,000.
Two thirds of the funding has come through the Townscape Heritage Initiative, which aims to enhance the town centre.
The building started life as George Mason's greengrocer's, and was later a bakery.
Around 30 years ago it became the Upper Crust Caf� and adopted its new name when Pete Thein bought it in November 2006.
After renting the building, he bought it two years ago and sought to restore it under funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and Erewash Borough Council.
Pete said he was delighted.
"It meant that I could put something back into the street scene that will last another 100 years," he said.
Roof and structural repairs were followed by restoring the shop front to how it looked 100 years ago, based on old photographs and drawings – although the entrance is different to allow disabled access.
There are also plans to create flats in the upper storeys.
Business has already increased 25 per cent. The caf�, which is open seven days a week, will hold a party at 6.30pm on Friday, February 25 to celebrate its 100th birthday, complete with cake and a performance by Long Eaton Silver Prize Band. Erewash MP Jessica Lee will attend.
The event will also host the results of the town's good trader awards, in which Pete has twice won the best restaurant/caf� section.
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