Chapter 24 - The Magazine Feature That Finally Happened
North & Main eventually returned to Hartwell House.
Two years later.
Not for our family.
For the accessibility renovation.
The article focused on adapting historic event spaces without erasing architectural character.
Architects.
Preservation specialists.
Event staff.
Guests.
No inspirational profile of Bram.
We specifically declined making him the face of the project.
The ramp existed because many people might need it.
Wheelchair users.
Older guests.
People with temporary injuries.
Parents with strollers in some contexts.
Event workers moving equipment where appropriate.
Accessibility should not require a photogenic child mascot.
Priya respected that.
Bram appeared in one candid image only because he happened to be at a family lunch that day and consented after we explained.
His response:
“Do I get paid?”
I stared.
Priya laughed.
May you like
“Yes.”
He negotiated better than most adults.
