Bubbly
1048 W. 37th St.
Bubbly’s renovation involved strategic salvage, reuse of materials and waste and volunteer efforts which continue to inspire the current artist and fabricator community.
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Bubbly’s renovation involved strategic salvage, reuse of materials and waste and volunteer efforts which continue to inspire the current artist and fabricator community.
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