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Summer 2017 Newsletter

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2006 House Tour

June 4, 2006
1:00–5:00 P.M.

You will enjoy touring the beautifully restored homes located in Observatory Hill, one of the Northside’s best kept neighborhood secrets. The common quality shared by the homes on this year's tour is the homeowners’ commitment to preservation. Each home displays a loving concern for detail and the unique solutions to those “old house” problems. Come and be inspired by their hard work and accomplishments! A free trolley service will be provided along the route of the tour.

3015 Mt. Alister

This 1928 Craftsman style home was purchased by the present owner in 2000. Jennifer McClain found her property have being very particular about safety and a great location. She looked at three homes before deciding on “my little fixer upper”. “It has been a lot of ... Read more...

3016 Norwood Avenue

Sarah Parker has been scraping paint, moving dirt, hauling materials and furniture for more than a year, in order to complete the renovation of her 1955- era home. “It is the best feeling in the world to fix up a great house that already has so much charm and chara... Read more...

3017 Mt. Alister

When I first saw the house, I knew that the work involved would be considerable. I found the original blueprints, contract documents, and an artist’s sketch in a crawlspace, and was thrilled to learn details of the design and construction. It was designed by Kaiser... Read more...

3021 Mt. Alister

This property was designed by architect Allan H. Neal. He was the first homeowner. Bill, Rose and Olivia Strickland are only the third family to own this home. Bill was born and raised in the Northside having lived in the Manchester district. It was very important ... Read more...

3070 Marshall Road

This home was constructed in 1925 by the Blum family. Mr. Blum was a prominent civil engineer and helped layout Marshall Fields, which encompasses Marshall Road, Mt. Alister, Norwood Avenue, and Glenridge Way. The house was sold for the first time in 1957 shortly a... Read more...

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