Vacant storefronts become picture perfect

Two vacant Main Street buildings will be brightened up with pictures by a renowned Annapolis photographer, part of an effort to beautify the twin structures before construction on them begins next year.

Mary Giannini, director of the city's new Main Street program, the buildings' developer, Ken Morrell, and Katherine Burke, owner of the Annapolis Collection Gallery, are working to install nine 40x80 inch prints by Charles E. Emery in the windows of 180 and 178 Main St.

The two buildings formerly were home to a holiday decor shop called the Christmas Spirit and a music store.

The group began installing the...