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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:09:56 PM EDT
I've been keeping this under my hat for some time, waiting until all of the pieces fell into place...
This happened today:  Attached FileThe house is known as Ivy Terrace or the Governor Stephens house, is on the national register, and is an important part of the effort to revitalize the Capitol Ave historic district. This morning we (a family owned LLC) closed on, and took possession of the property. Excited, but there is much, much work to be done to restore the house to it's former glory. |
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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:18:35 PM EDT
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Dope. I always have a long stare at that house when I drive by it. Glad to see someone is going to take care of it. I expect an invite to the house warming.
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Posted: 5/4/2020 11:28:01 PM EDT
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Very cool.
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Posted: 5/5/2020 12:10:05 AM EDT
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 Attached FileA picture from the 1890's which appeared in the architect's portfolio (house was built in 1893)  Attached FileA picture of the street, date unknown. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 12:24:51 AM EDT
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That’s pretty cool right there.
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Posted: 5/5/2020 12:27:43 AM EDT
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Quoted: I've been keeping this under my hat for some time, waiting until all of the pieces fell into place... This happened today: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389149/undated_modern_view_jpg-1401662.JPG The house is known as Ivy Terrace or the Governor Stephens house, is on the national register, and is an important part of the effort to revitalize the Capitol Ave historic district. This morning we (a family owned LLC) closed on, and took possession of the property. Excited, but there is much, much work to be done to restore the house to it's former glory. Post a huge walk through... Lots of pics... |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 1:02:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smullen: Post a huge walk through... Lots of pics... There's going to be a youtube channel, some video was already recorded today. We will be tracking the entire restoration, from the damage and modification done through the years to all the investigation of the original configurations, colors, etc. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 1:37:45 AM EDT
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Any damage to it from the tornado last year?
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Posted: 5/5/2020 7:38:12 AM EDT
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Today OP was a pretty cool guy. What is the abridged version of the work to be done?
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Posted: 5/5/2020 8:19:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Any damage to it from the tornado last year? There was a non original garage behind the house that got damaged and was torn down by the city. There's a dormer and small add-on room that are leaking because the roofing has failed, that may have been caused by, or worsened by the tornado. Two of the posts atop the tower have broken, but they seremed to be rotted, so probably already failed before the storm. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 8:28:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Buckshot4U: Today OP was a pretty cool guy. What is the abridged version of the work to be done? New roof starting with some structural repairs, modern heating and cooling on all floors, full rewire with more service, repointing some brick and some parts of the limestone foundation. There were some closets added to some rooms that will removed. There are two windows that were stolen and will need remade; one stained glass, the other clear leaded glass. The interior is largely intact and will be restored fairly easily. Structure and foundation are sound and will need only repairs from water damage. Exterior will need quite a few repairs and a color restoration to the original. |
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Posted: 5/5/2020 4:37:47 PM EDT
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Glad to see somebody taking it on. Good luck!
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Posted: 5/5/2020 5:18:34 PM EDT
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This is really cool.
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Posted: 5/6/2020 8:26:32 AM EDT
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What is the plan for after the renovation? Will you be living in it, will it be a bed and breakfast, or something else?
Good luck and enjoy the project! |
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Posted: 5/6/2020 8:57:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FshHead: What is the plan for after the renovation? Will you be living in it, will it be a bed and breakfast, or something else? Good luck and enjoy the project! Small events and meeting spaces, there will be a small business located in a portion as well. All uses will have zero impact on the restoration of the home which will include period furnishings and decorations. Except for the open top tower, that's where I'll be found enjoying the evening and a cold beer. |
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Posted: 5/7/2020 1:36:01 PM EDT
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The Steele Mansion in Hartville is for sale.
I'd love to own the place, but the photos show it's time for work. A major renovation was done around 1990(?) with reproductions of the original French wall paper and other work. There is a great view of town from the top of the Gasconade River bluff.    Story |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 11:10:59 AM EDT
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That's great,
I carried mail on Capitol Ave. I'm the late 80's and remember when they cleaned the house up and painted it the current red, I even tried to buy a house in the 400 block but Barbara got wind of it and bought it out from underneath me, I confronted her about it and she said " I'm trying to maintain the integrity of the neighborhood ". Glad to see some of these will be taken care of, she tore way to many down and let the others fall apart. |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 11:21:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By postlgrunt: I even tried to buy a house in the 400 block but Barbara got wind of it and bought it out from underneath me, I confronted her about it and she said " I'm trying to maintain the integrity of the neighborhood " Well, she succeeded, if maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood means keeping two blocks worth of some of the most historic homes in town in a universally run-down and neglected condition. Why oh why couldn't the tornado have veered just two blocks west? |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 9:52:19 PM EDT
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Just a quick update: we hacked down the overgrown bushes and hauled them away today, it looks better but bare.
Busy inside the tower replacing all of the water damaged wood structure. There is some heavy damage and we are really digging to make sure that it is all replaced with new wood. There is one structural member that will have to be replaced and thats taking a bit of time. Hope to have temp power soon which will speed up repairs. Ill post some pictures soon. |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 8:23:59 AM EDT
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Awesome house, those projects are a labor of love.
Years ago I worked on a historical renovation of a downtown building, getting every little thing approved by the historical board was enough to keepme from ever doing one of those again. |
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Posted: 5/21/2020 11:43:08 PM EDT
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As it turns out, the woman who owns the house next door is the granddaughter of a previous owner and she provided us with some pictures and history:
House as it is right now:  Attached FileMonochromatic look from~ 1940s (bleah)  Attached FileThis one from early 1900s; second owner, colorized B&W photo that faded. This is still as-built as far as we know:  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 12:28:41 AM EDT
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In on one of what I expect to be a great thread.
Can't wait for more pictures, and post pics of work being done, not just completed, PLEASE!!! |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 1:12:03 AM EDT
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Nice. I like the updates.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 8:11:21 AM EDT
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Very cool.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 8:12:42 PM EDT
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Badass!!!! I’m on the other side of the state but that is a cool house. Update with pics from inside if there is anything cool to show off.
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Posted: 5/24/2020 2:12:48 AM EDT
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Amazing..!!!  |
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Posted: 6/17/2020 9:49:14 AM EDT
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 Attached FileThe lighting in one of the rooms. Original lighting was gas, the pipe was installed just under the flooring by notching the floor joists and runs to all rooms. Knob and tube was run in the 1920's judging by the fixtures in the house. Romex was in the 1960s era. The fuse panels were of the glass screw-in type and probably installed with the romex. I found and old panel upstairs that looked like a safe, with a chrome handle and black crinkle paint, that was probably original to the K & T install.  Attached FileThe cellar under the tower. "It rubs the lotion on it's skin or else it gets the hose again" This area is 13' diameter and it looks like it will become a wine cellar. |
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Posted: 6/17/2020 2:12:00 PM EDT
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I like that cellar area. Looks like a good place for a round table and hanging out with friends. Can we see a pic of the "old panel upstairs that looked like a safe"? That sounds interesting too.
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Posted: 7/5/2020 10:37:36 AM EDT
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Fireworks from the house (FB link) https://www.facebook.com/ivyterracejcmo/videos/2693515877601842 |
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Posted: 7/17/2020 3:52:58 PM EDT
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Friend of mine has the Funeral Home on Capital. Woods Memorial.
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Posted: 7/17/2020 4:59:13 PM EDT
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I drove by the other day and saw the top of the turret "fell off"
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Posted: 7/17/2020 5:59:00 PM EDT
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I did not catch, are you going to fix it and flip it, or live in it?
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Posted: 7/17/2020 7:05:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Friend of mine has the Funeral Home on Capital. Woods Memorial. Some of us have spent a lot of evenings in that building. I even had it arranged for my final ride in the oldest hearse, but the tornado wrecked it.  |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 11:38:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I drove by the other day and saw the top of the turret "fell off" With a little help from Scott's Crane. Most likely we will be building a new one, the old one has some twists and warpage that probably arent time practical to repair. |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 11:42:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did not catch, are you going to fix it and flip it, or live in it? It will house a retail shop and be space for rent for meeting and events. |
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Posted: 7/18/2020 11:46:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Most likely we will be building a new one, the old one has some twists and warpage that probably arent time practical to repair. I suspect this is not the last time you'll say something like this. I can't imagine the headaches that await you. I'll be watching as I drive by everyday . . . and rooting for you! |
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Posted: 8/10/2020 6:20:43 PM EDT
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a couple of picture updates:
 Attached FileSpeaking tube. This runs from the kitchen to the Master BR. The tube is there, but the actual speaking consoles are not. Reproductions are available, so we'll replace this to full function eventually.  Attached FileThe Lady's hat. This had to come down for safety while repairing the roof of the room below. In the end it will have to be rebuilt new since there is too much settling and warping to make repairing the old one a reasonable exercise. |
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Posted: 8/11/2020 11:50:06 AM EDT
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Quoted: I've been keeping this under my hat for some time, waiting until all of the pieces fell into place... This happened today: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/389149/undated_modern_view_jpg-1401662.JPG The house is known as Ivy Terrace or the Governor Stephens house, is on the national register, and is an important part of the effort to revitalize the Capitol Ave historic district. This morning we (a family owned LLC) closed on, and took possession of the property. Excited, but there is much, much work to be done to restore the house to it's former glory. What a beauty. |
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Posted: 8/11/2020 11:51:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did not catch, are you going to fix it and flip it, or live in it? |
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Posted: 8/11/2020 8:39:51 PM EDT
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This fireplace in 1890 something...
 Attached File..in 2020 The white trim was stained wood and will be restored as such.  Attached FileThe actual front door: The white paint is not original.  Attached FileThe screen door is followed by the storm doors {white w/stained glass in pic) then a small foyer then the actual entry doors which are a pair of stained wood doors with etched glass windows and a full width transom on top. During waking hours, the screen doors would be propped open and the storm doors folded back into the foyer framing a more grand entrance. The lower levels were boarded up by the city, we have left them that way until we get a security system installed. It's pretty dark in there. |
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Posted: 8/12/2020 12:19:17 AM EDT
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Interesting pics.
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