Mini update:   Work has been progressing, but computer issues have hindered updates.  New PC is on its way, and with it will be updates with photos.

In the meantime, here's one photo of the dining room.  The floors are all gone except for the joists, and the wall between it and the hallway is gone also.  Three temporary load bearing 2X8's are holding up the ceiling from all the way down in the basement.