One of the most prominent buildings in the Morgan Junction has received a major facelift over the past few months. On the northwest corner of California Avenue Southwest and Fauntleroy Way Southwest, the new home of Zeeks Pizza and The Feedback Lounge reflects more of its historical aesthetics than it has in years.

The historic building, now owned by the Mike McMurray family, was built in 1928. It was originally home to the Bodwin Hospital until 1938 when it transitioned to commercial use. A hardware store, grocery store, and various other retail businesses occupied the building through the 1950’s.

Eventually, in 1964 the New Deal Tavern moved in, and ever since the building has housed different taverns and restaurants.

Mike McMurray, whose father Sandy, bought the building in 1963, asked his most recent tenants to upgrade the building, ideally with consideration of its history.

Zeeks Pizza took that request to heart, maintaining the building’s original “bones” and restoring the tradition open storefront with new large windows.

“We’re very pleased with what Zeeks has done,” said McMurray. “They actually recaptured the historical feel. It’s back to the way it used to be.”