11/02/2026
We recently came across these original drawings from 2001, hand-drawn by Premier Woodwork's founder, John Kruschke.
It's amazing to look back at a time when nearly everything we built started on a drafting table.
These drawings became the custom wood doors and architectural millwork at a historic Chicago police station. We're proud to have played a small part in preserving the character of such a beautiful building.
And here's something fun — you might recognize it as the police station from Chicago P.D.!
The tools may have changed, but our appreciation for craftsmanship and preserving history never will.