Image by Jim Augustin/City of North CharlestonImage by 20090627-after.jpg For some fun, toss in your favorite photo-editing program to compare before and after.

The restoration of the powerhouse on the former Charleston Navy Base got visibly underway a couple of days back when the industrial add-ons were removed from the building.

The city of North Charleston has a collection of photos by Jim Augustin of the work; go take a look.

Above is after, and here is before: