Restoration Project

This bungalow at the corner of Ash and 15th Streets recently changed hands after being in the same family for several decades and receiving very little maintenance. The new owners are planning an extensive renovation project which will include the addition of a second floor. I had the opportunity to see this house when it was on the market and it has a lot of potential! Much of the original woodwork inside is still in its original condition.

A Victorian Lady Gets Restored

This beautiful house at 1304 Elm Street was one of three built on this block of Elm Street in 1895 by the Belford Lumber Company, which was the pre-eminent builder in Georgetown from the 1870s to the 1920s. The house was on the market for several years but no one was willing to take on such a large restoration project. Finally, local contractor Larry Crabb decided to restore the house himself and then resell it. The transformation in just a very short period of time has been amazing!

Up for Demolition

This house at the corner of 5th and Pine Streets was recently purchased by a new owner and that owner went before HARC Oct. 27 for approval to demolish the house. HARC faces a tough decision on this one - the house has historical significance because its original owner was the bookkeeper for the Griffith Lumber Company, which built many of Georgetown's historic homes. But the house was remodeled extensively by a previous owner, who apparently added a second story to raise parakeets! The new owner hopes to build a new craftsman-style house in its place.

Being Remodeled

This 1920 house at the corner of Myrtle and 5th Streets has new owners and they are planning some extensive changes to it, including a new addition on the north side, and a wrap-around porch on the west and south sides.

Slated for demolition

An Austin couple has purchased this property at 401 E. 7th St. as well as the adjacent vacant lot at the corner of Elm and 7th Streets. They plan to demolish this house and use both lots to build a new house. HARC approved demolition of this non-historic house at its July 28 meeting.

Coming Soon

Some lucky person was able to obtain this lot at the corner of Walnut and 4th Streets to build a new house in Old Town. Let's hope they build something that fits into Old Town!

Adding On

From my back yard I can see the new addition to this house at the corner of 9th and Ash Streets going up.