It's been some time since I've been here to "document" the saga of this house. I've been dealing with things on a more personal level lately so I've not had much time to dedicate to the progress on the house.
Let's see......the bathroom is tiled and is being grouted to this day. The kitchen is ready for finishes. The electrical has been mostly finished.
Tonight I attended a meeting regarding the historic designation of the neighborhood. I met Tom Yots, who heads up the preservation and historical designation efforts. I met my neighbors, too.....but I don't remember their names. I've been so absentminded lately.
The bathroom has turned out quite nice, thus far........my only concern is the finish on the edge of the tiles between the toilet and tub stalls. I'm not sure if I'm going to like the end product. Everything else looks great, though.....the mirror makes the tiny space seem so much larger, as does the grid pattern of the subway-style bathroom tiles. Even the "baseboard" of floor tiles has turned out beyond expectations. I'm very happy with the progress and the results thus far have been rather extraordinary.
Now I can't wait for the kitchen to be done.
711 Fourth Street Niagara Falls New York
This project is located in the historic Park Place district of Niagara Falls, New York. The home was custom-designed in 1949 and built in 1952 for Dr and Mrs Frederick Lowe by the United States Veteran's Administration.
The home consists of a first-floor office with consultation rooms and reception area, currently occupied as a separate apartment. The main residence is on the second floor. The home exterior gives away nothing to the spectacular, airy, bright and open interior living space. This house is truly a forward-looking home in many respects.
This is a chronicle of the purchase, restoration and renovation of my new home. Older posts are my "Pyrexmaniac" posts about my current apartment residence in Niagara Falls, NY.
General contractor for restoration work is Sean Mort of Integrated, Niagara Falls, NY.
I hope you find interest in this as I have found in homes of the Mid Century Modern period, 1930-1970.
I would appreciate any comments you might have.
Thanks A Million!
-Paul
The home consists of a first-floor office with consultation rooms and reception area, currently occupied as a separate apartment. The main residence is on the second floor. The home exterior gives away nothing to the spectacular, airy, bright and open interior living space. This house is truly a forward-looking home in many respects.
This is a chronicle of the purchase, restoration and renovation of my new home. Older posts are my "Pyrexmaniac" posts about my current apartment residence in Niagara Falls, NY.
General contractor for restoration work is Sean Mort of Integrated, Niagara Falls, NY.
I hope you find interest in this as I have found in homes of the Mid Century Modern period, 1930-1970.
I would appreciate any comments you might have.
Thanks A Million!
-Paul
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