This Italianate style home was built in ca. 1889. One of the early owners subdivided the lot and built a new home at the back of the property in 1910, where he resided until the 1950s. Subsequently, the house was purchased by a new owner, who occupied the property until his death in November 2018. It was vacant for 3 years until purchased by Karen and Jon Minzner with the goal of saving and restoring a crumbling historic structure in the unique neighborhood that we love.  

The restoration process has been arduous and challenging; extensive water damage was repaired and the roof replaced. Massive debris from years of neglect was removed. Masonry was repointed. Plumbing and electrical systems were completely replaced and modernized including contemporary HVAC. Insects of indeterminate and questionable parentage met their maker.  

While stabilizing and updating the mechanicals, the Minzners retained and restored as much of the original character as possible. They learned how to remove, re-glaze, and re-rope windows and applied their new found skills to all but one of the 17 original windows in the home. One missing window was recreated using historic techniques. Several layers of flooring were removed revealing the original wood floors, which will be preserved and refinished. The original woodwork and staircase were largely intact and will be refinished. Original transoms that had been removed have been restored. The living room fireplace that had been plastered over has been uncovered and now sees the light of the 21st century. Non-historic metal porch components were replaced with period appropriate wood. 

Some updates appropriate for contemporary life styles have been added. A full bath en suite was added to the master bedroom, a modern first floor, a full bath was converted to a powder room and laundry, and the kitchen will undergo a full modernization. The final result will be a 3 bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath residence that will welcome families for at least another 130 years.