When did the mosque that Baba lived in start to get transformed, and what was it like before the devotees fixed it?

A significant turning point for the mosque began in the year 1912. Chapter 5 identifies this as the start of an 'entirely new phase' and the 'real beginning of the transformation of the mosque.' Before this period, its condition was quite poor; the text vividly describes the ground as having 'knee-deep holes.' The improvements were a direct result of the followers' growing devotion. In a remarkable display of this dedication, the flooring was completely paved with stones in a single night by the devotees, showcasing the unity and love that had begun to gather around Sai Baba.