Show us your vintage home!

[jamespowers]

I did see what could be done with this house. It would take a lot of work though!

I say it would cost you more to fix it than to buy one fixed already.

 

[Stearmen]

I say it would cost you more to fix it than to buy one fixed already.

Obviously, I would not do the full on copy! No porch extension, and the brick would depend on how energised I was. But the shutters, porch, columns, trim, paint, front door and belvedere, I could do my self, and save a bundle! Some of the new brick vinier panels look pretty good, nothing like the 70s stuff in my office. Right now, he is not budging on price. He is a Trust Fund Baby, nothing wrong with that, I am still hoping to be adopted by a rich family, so I can be one, but he doesn't need my money.

 

[jamespowers]

Obviously, I would not do the full on copy! No porch extension, and the brick would depend on how energised I was. But the shutters, porch, columns, trim, paint, front door and belvedere, I could do my self, and save a bundle! Some of the new brick vinier panels look pretty good, nothing like the 70s stuff in my office. Right now, he is not budging on price. He is a Trust Fund Baby, nothing wrong with that, I am still hoping to be adopted by a rich family, so I can be one, but he doesn't need my money.

On to the next house that is much less work then.
This one would suck up a good portion of your life fixing the damned thing.

 

[cookie]

The Downtown Abbey Effect

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...ade-too-far-in-the-rush-for-vintage-chic.html

 

[Stearmen]

On to the next house that is much less work then.
This one would suck up a good portion of your life fixing the damned thing.

Actually, it's more the style that is putting me off. Just not that into Italianate! The price is right, even if I put $100,000 into it, it would be under price for the neighborhood. A Queen Anne would be my first choice, followed by Second Empire, even later Craftsman is higher on my list!

 

[jamespowers]

Actually, it's more the style that is putting me off. Just not that into Italianate! The price is right, even if I put $100,000 into it, it would be under price for the neighborhood. A Queen Anne would be my first choice, followed by Second Empire, even later Craftsman is higher on my list!

Those all sound fine to me. A Queen Anne would be coolest.

 

[David Conwill]

Italianates are probably my second or third favorite house style after Four Squares and possibly Bungalows.

 

[jamespowers]

Italianates are probably my second or third favorite house style after Four Squares and possibly Bungalows.

You might be able to get one for $1 in Detroit

 

[Stearmen]

You might be able to get one for $1 in Detroit

:loco:

 

[cookie]

You might be able to get one for $1 in Detroit

When you see that town on US TV shows and watch beautiful period homes just deteriorate aka "demolition by neglect" you wonder how the Motor City will end up.

 

[kampkatz]

There have been some human interest stories in the media about brave souls sticking it out in Detroit.Sure, a 5000 sf. mansion for $5000(or less) seems like a gift, but why chance it if there is no likelihood of neighborhood renewal?

 

[jamespowers]

When you see that town on US TV shows and watch beautiful period homes just deteriorate aka "demolition by neglect" you wonder how the Motor City will end up.

It is a mess already.

 

[jamespowers]

There have been some human interest stories in the media about brave souls sticking it out in Detroit.Sure, a 5000 sf. mansion for $5000(or less) seems like a gift, but why chance it if there is no likelihood of neighborhood renewal?

Does it come with a minefield and a small army to protect you? :eeek:

Human interest it ain't. Insanity it is.

 

[Stearmen]

It is a mess already.

It's called, Urban Pioneer. It can pay off, like in Harlem, but it can be a disaster. You can usually tell where the next big neighborhood will be, by looking at which way the more affluent remodeled community is, and determine where it can expand to.

 

[jamespowers]

It's called, Urban Pioneer. It can pay off, like in Harlem, but it can be a disaster. You can usually tell where the next big neighborhood will be, by looking at which way the more affluent remodeled community is, and determine where it can expand to.

Riiiiggghhtt. Just go buy that Queen Anne for a $1 then.
I'll pray for you.

 

[Big Man]

The Christmas tree is up in the "front room" of our vintage house (built 1907). The old organ was my great-great grandmother's, and the chair is part of the "new furniture" my grandparent's bought when my aunt was old enough to start dating. That was 1920. They always referred to the furniture as the "new furniture." It's all still there, just as they always had it arranged. The finish is the same, as is the upholstery. It was, and still is, only used for special occasions.

 

[RBH]

Great photo Big Man.
Show us more!

 

[jamespowers]

The Christmas tree is up in the "front room" of our vintage house (built 1907). The old organ was my great-great grandmother's, and the chair is part of the "new furniture" my grandparent's bought when my aunt was old enough to start dating. That was 1920. They always referred to the furniture as the "new furniture." It's all still there, just as they always had it arranged. The finish is the same, as is the upholstery. It was, and still is, only used for special occasions.

You have your very own museum there. I can hear the Christmas music on the organ right now if I listen closely.

 

[Shangas]

I was about to ask what that thing was! It's the most elaborate household organ I've ever seen!

 

[fashion frank]

It's Been About a week !

Hello fellow loungers and Merry Christmass.

Well it's been about a week since we moved in to our "new" vintage home cira 1925 and we are still unpacking and the floor protection is still down till next week when we go and buy the orientals and hallway and stair runner rugs .

Here are a few shots of our progess so far.

The front entrance way.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25771_zpsb5dde730.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

The living room.

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25701_zps5ee980e9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7

Looking into the dining room from the living room.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25711_zpse967b8dc.jpg.html?sort=3&o=6

One half of the dining room.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25731_zps01fcfd38.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4

The other half.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25721_zpsdd6d94d5.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5

Our Nativity on a 1930's Demi Loon that I restored in the dining room.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25741_zpse14f5ff5.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

Fireplace Gas insert in the living room.
http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25811_zps1383f693.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

My man cave a work in progress.http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/fashionfrank/media/DSCN25761_zps086b823a.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

As we progress and get the rugs in and start hanging pictures I'll post again.

All the Best ,fashion frank