Historic Preservation
There seems to be a trend when a popular historic building like the Como Motel is purchased. First,the owners waffle on divulging their plans. Then, everyone gets worried and finally, a movement to preserve begins, as it should. But it’s hard to sustain movements. So, owners will often just let properties sit until the public hue…
When an architect decides on a home, it must hit a lot of marks. That’s why you often find them selecting those built by their colleagues. So it’s not surprising that Velpeau (Vel) Hawes fell for this 1962 Midcentury Ju-Nel Ranch decades ago. It’s an excellent example of Ju-Nel Homes founders Lyle Rowley and Jack…
Mark Weeks became passionate about Ju-Nel homes, designed by Jack Wilson and Lyle Rowley in the 1950s and ’60s, when he purchased one 17 years ago. He was kind enough to share his story with us about not only falling in love with the architecture but also ensuring it endures. By Mark Weeks My wife…
Wouldn’t you hate to think of Lakewood without homes like this eclectic Dines & Kraft cottage? The historic Tudor, Spanish Eclectic/Revival, French Eclectic, Neoclassical, and Colonial homes define the character of Lakewood. This was originally the home of Mrs. F.W. Boedeker. Her husband was the founder of Boedeker Ice Manufacturing Co., a large ice cream…
One of the many benefits of historic preservation is that ghosts still have a home! Can you imagine the poor souls doomed to roam the place where they died, then it’s demolished? I feel certain ghosts take a dim view of new construction and never get used to it. So, let’s learn about a few…
