Sunday, August 26, 2012

Our House



Built in 1910 for W.O. Brown, a buggy manufacturer, and his wife Mitty, in Munger Place, "strictly a high-class residential district" about three miles east of downtown.  Rescued in 1977 by us after decades of decline.  Restored room-by-room, over the course of many years, by our four hands.  A great adventure.   

Circa 1910.  Note the streetcar line. 

Ready for renewal in 1977.

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  1. I love old houses! This is very nice!

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    1. Thank you. By the way, I had no idea you could eat chickweed!

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  2. Your home is beautiful. How lucky to have the old photos also! We are replacing the original screens right now on our 1945 house.

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    1. Thank you, Mary. The old photo is from the original promotional brochure for Munger Place. And isn't there is always something to replace or repair on an older house!

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  3. Lovely house! I can only imagine the work to bring it back to life.

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    1. Thanks, Melissa. And the work goes on. We are the house's servants.

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