AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe’s new renovation project draws nearer to completion after being under construction for months.
Mike gave fans insight on social media into how far the Esso station project has come because of his direction.
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The History Channel star, 59, uploaded several snaps from the reconstructed site in Tennessee in his Instagram Stories.
Mike kicked off the timeline with a photo of the revamped former gas station shining with lights.
“Let there be light! Finishing touches on the Esso station renovation,” the reality personality captioned the Story slide.
The following snaps in his Stories slide show captured different angles of the almost completed Esso station.
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Mike disclosed that he was “excited that the new project was wrapping up.”
He added that the Esso station now has some “curb appeal.”
Mike has been keeping fans up to date with the progress of the project since it began.
Last month, he released a few snaps on Instagram of the progress his hired construction team made with his current project.
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Included in the carousel post were shots of the cedar pergola that was put up, and the new pavement installed.
Mike revealed the remaining work that hasn’t been started yet on the 1940s Esso Station Courtyard in downtown Columbia.
“Solid cedar pergola is up! A few finishing touches and it will be complete,” Mike captioned his post.
“This is one more piece to the puzzle for the 1940s Esso station courtyard downtown @visitcolumbia #columbiatn @living_exo @tmoney_design.”
Fans commended Mike for all of his hard work in his comment section.
“Drove by yesterday to peek. Looking great! Love the pergola and looking forward to hanging out at that fire pit!,” one shared.
Another added: “Shaping up nice! Can’t wait to see the finished product.”
FULL STEAM AHEAD
In early October, Mike revealed that he was in the midst of updating the vintage gas station.
Mike took to Instagram to share a new update with fans on the project, posting snaps and a video last month.
The first two photos showed construction workers hard at work attempting to install trees that had arrived at the location.
Mike also shared a video that had various workers focusing on one tree, placing rocks and dirt under it to keep it steady.
“The trees have finally arrived for the 1940s Esso Station downtown @visitcolumbia TN,” the star wrote in the caption.
He continued: “This project is about preserving transportation history along with building a cool community gathering space. This will be a courtyard for generations to enjoy in the historic district.”
Mike concluded by thanking Living EXO and landscape company TMoneyDesign for all their “hard work.”
Mike shared his new project a few weeks ago, posting photos of the gas station that showed a gated fence surrounding the construction area and the unpaved ground.
The project is located near the full-service gas station Columbia Motor Alley, owned by Mike.
At the time, Mike wrote on the post: “1940s Esso station project downtown is in full swing.
“This will be a courtyard and green space right in the heart of the Historic District, around the corner from Columbia Motor Alley.”
He added: “These early Gas Stations, Service Garages, and Car Dealerships anchor the story of American transportation history.”
“Project is looking good,” one fan wrote in the comments section as another shared: “Excited to see the finished work!”
IS THIS THE END?
Mike has become more involved in side projects, including restoring a house and attempting to get more visitors to his Antique Archaeology store, all while American Pickers continues to suffer from low ratings.
According to people close to Mike, the star has also been open about the future of the longtime program, acknowledging that the finish line might be near.
In September, Mike’s friend exclusively told The U.S. Sun: “I don’t know how long the show will last.
“I don’t know how long Mike and Robbie want to do this. I think they would like to retire at some point. It’s been 12 years.”
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