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[sugarcheryl]

I am not sure if this is allowed. But this is a friend of mines website. He and a bunch of his friends are restoring an old house they bought in Detroit and are fixing it up. There is alot of history written about the house and the prior owners. They are doing a fantastic job of fixing it up. I'm not familiar with the website, but I know there are pictures of the house and the restoration being done. Also on Facebook. Take a look if you are interested. Finally, someone has saying they are actually going to buy an old house and DOING it! :-)

http://www.facebook.com/IntoDetroit

http://intodetroit.com/article/the-history-of-the-sullivan-house

[Jude]

How awesome would it be to own and fix up something like this!

[TootUncommon]

Wow this place will really be something!  Good to see something being restored rather than burned down or torn down.  Can't wait to see the finished home.  I would LOVE a house like this!

[liza]

Thank you for posting the links to your friends house.  I am living in my second restoration.  My first house was a 1927 bungalow in MPLS, now in an 1890's farmhouse in the middle of nowhere.  Both houses had been fairly well kept and most of the original wood work and hardware intact.  Crystal door knobs, piano window, window seat and built in bookcases and hutch in the bungalow.  Such a great house.  The farm is not as fancy, nor as practical since Victorian age farmers did not have much liesure time or clothing, the homes were pretty utilitarian, but we love it.  One big stained glass window, french doors between the parlors, and lots of big windows.
If looking for an older home, those built in the early 1920s through 30's have many practical built in cabinets and tons of closets.  These were "modern" homes and much of the huge Victorian armoires and things were no longer necessary.  Rambling again. I just love old buildings.

[sugarcheryl]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Since buying the house they have been posting several notices for houses that are for sale on their street or adjoining streets. They posted one that looked in really great condition. Not much rehab needed with this one.....and for "only" $97,500.

http://www.trulia.com/property/3080064678-4208-Avery-St-Detroit-MI-48208

They have used the house for an Engagement Photo Shoot. :-) And are hoping to be able to use it for their annual nerd convention. :-) They have also gotten very involved in volunteering with AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project and cleaning up abandonments in Woodridge Detroit. They are a great bunch of guys and gals for doing this. I wish I lived closer so I could help. 

[aceofspades70]

VERY cool. Being a Michigan native, it makes me appreciate it that much more.

[liza]

I also checked out the real estate link.  Sigh.  Such nice old homes available for good prices, but . . .

[LucieLou]

Im Jealous! Lovely Victorian Homes! Thanks, i enjoyed viewing these.

[sugarcheryl]

I have the opportunity to come to Detroit this June.....but my absolute fear of flying hinders this for me. My Man takes a trip out there every year. This year with the purchase of this home it has made me REALLY think twice. But alas fear has won over. I will miss the opportunity to document this home and many others in this neighborhood because I'm a chicken shit. Sigh! :-/