Did you try to search the property records for this building to locate images of the building before it received the aluminum facade? Chances are the building had a cornice at the top and architectural details that have likely all been removed in an effort to modernize the building.

Your other less expensive option might be to have better, more creative awnings fabricated for the store fronts.

Like these, and thanks for suggestion, original one had a fire but don't know the extent, will check into it.