It was Elmslie 's first commission since he split from his business partner William G. Purcell .
Their old building was partially demolished and Elmslie was tasked with incorporating part of it into a new building .
It was Elmslie 's first commission since Elmslie split from Elmslie 's business partner William G. Purcell .
Their old building was partially demolished and Elmslie was tasked with incorporating part of it into a new building .