3017 Mt. Alister
Home of Jeff Laurenson
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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, Neal, and Reid in 1936, and
built for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hess for
$6,560.00 (not including the coal furnace). With help from brothers and uncles, plus a few contractors, I upgraded just about every feature of the house. I tore out the original steel casement windows and replaced them with handmade wooden casements. I had a 200 amp electric service installed, and replaced every wire in the house with internet and cable drops in almost every room. I replaced the furnace and water heater and ran a new water line to improve the water pressure. I knocked a hole in the dining room wall and installed a 13,000 Btu air conditioner. I sanded and refinished all of the hardwood floors, put in a new kitchen with hickory cabinets and granite countertops, and constructed a new bathroom with a neo-angle shower, whirlpool tub and granite countertop. I finished the attic space with plaster walls and carpeting and installed ceiling fans in every bedroom. I transformed the steep backyard into a relaxing arbor with a waterfall, fish pond, and stone walkways. Eventually, I want to install copper gutters to the front of the house. This last detail should render the renovation complete. |
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