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« Reply #61 on: January 20, 2007, 09:50:01 PM » |
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Cars are living better than people these days.
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« Reply #63 on: February 07, 2007, 12:38:49 AM » |
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Here's a nice one:  How strong were the drugs in the 1970s? Who thought that this looked good and would appreciate in value? Homes like these are in the "E" section of Forest Park, also known as the Forest Ridge subdivision. (This one is 11703 Elkwood.) Maybe you've seen these homes from I-275. They're along the north side of the highway just to the west of the Kemper and Mill overpasses. Houses in the Kemper Mill Village subdivision and the Pleasant Run Farms area, some of which were built before these houses, are generally valued 50%-60% higher. Explore for yourself! See some aerials on Windows Live: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qjg7667ymww4&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=7926488
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« Reply #64 on: March 23, 2007, 01:19:07 AM » |
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Here are a couple more: 3183 Golden Ave, Columbia Tusculum. Built in 2004. Builder should be shot.  5222 Clearlake Dr, Green Twp. Built in 1975 in the Chateau Lakes Condominiums, just north of Wesselman between Harrison Ave and I-74. There are actually quite a few homes back there that look similar to this: 
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« Reply #65 on: March 23, 2007, 12:55:44 PM » |
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^ those a-frame homes are in vermilion too. it was a seventies trend i guess -- i had an art teacher in jhs who lived in one. i think there are a lot of park and mountain lodges built like that too....we should do a photo thread on it.
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nasdun
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« Reply #67 on: October 23, 2007, 09:34:29 PM » |
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This second house is a 6700 sqft ranch built in 1966 and is located on Curryer Rd. While odd looking, this is one example of modern that I don't mind. I've actually seen pics of the inside of this house when it was on the market about a year ago. Lots of use of natural materials both inside and out.
This is a really cool house. When it was for sale they had a virtual tour and I bookmarked the link. I've never been able to save it so if anyone knows how to save this kind of file, please let me know. For some reason, the tour and link are still active after being sold 3 years ago. Here's the link: http://www.vividtour.com/egg/main.htmHere are some photos I have saved on my computer at the time (I think the pics came from Sawyer Realtors website): front view  porch off master bedroom  fountain outside dining room glass wall  great room  living room  dining room  kitchen  breakfast room  study 
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« Reply #69 on: October 24, 2007, 02:18:30 AM » |
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Make sure you check out the virtual tour link. That house is almost 7,000 sq ft on one floor. It was built by Elliot Levey back in the 60's and apparently was never remodeled. He either owned or ran McGraw Construction (I think he owned it). It was a company well known for building at one time the 1950's post War tract homes in Middletown that have concrete ceilings for the basements (somewhat like a bomb shelter). If you're familiar with Middletown, it's the neighborhood off University Blvd., near the old Montgomery Ward store (called Wildwood). The house featured above is at 525 Curryer Rd. and is built like a rock. Too bad it wasn't built it in an area where it could have retained a decent value. After being on the market in Middletown for about 1 1/2 years it sold in 2004 for $372,000. Today it would probably cost over $2,000,000 to build it brand new. I saw interior photos of the guy's house that bought it. I think he must have bought it for size and not the architecture b/c based on the way his previous home of 20 years was styled, he pretty much wasn't into style. Just sayin'.
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« Reply #70 on: October 24, 2007, 01:36:38 PM » |
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Absolutely beautiful.
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« Reply #71 on: October 24, 2007, 01:39:13 PM » |
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despite its location and grass, I think that crib is shagarrific!
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David
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« Reply #72 on: October 24, 2007, 01:41:12 PM » |
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That is a really cool house. I just think I would explore other options for the ceiling.
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JRC
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« Reply #74 on: October 25, 2007, 06:43:51 PM » |
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critique away! A president's birthplace............in...............yup, aluminum siding!
http://www.urbanohio.com/thepope/BAH/Niles%20done%20resizing/CBD%20or%20close%20enough/niles%20(7).JPG[/img]
I know this post was made over 2 years ago, but I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this. I work for the architectural firm that designed it, and I generated the drawings. Let me assure everyone that there is no aluminum siding (or vinyl siding, for that matter) on this house. I'll admit the roof is a little weird. We used metal shingles, but they are a style that was used from the 19th century. Everyone should also know that this is a complete recreation based on a few 90 year old photos of the original building. We did find the original foundation stones during excavation. I think they were used in the landscaping. The story of the original house is pretty interesting. I'll try to tell it, but the details have become fuzzy for me since I haven't thought about this project for so long. This is the exact location of the original McKinley house. Later, in the 19th century, part of the house was turned into a store. Then, the building was cut in half, and the part that wasn't a storefront was move to a different location and remained a residence. This was then moved again to McKinley park to become a memorial. Later, the storefront portion that remained on the original site was moved and reattached to the other half at McKinley park. Then, the whole Frankenstein mess burned flat. I think all of this happened before the 1920's. Our website write-up: http://www.olsjam.com/portfolio/cultural/McKinley%20Mem%20Home/mckinley.htm
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