I have been waiting for this listing for some time now.  It is huge on a huge and wonderful & private lot (next to Pease Park – Now with no frisbee golf!).  It also needs a fair bit of work.  The family that has it now is the second owners (purchased from the original owners in the late ’60s).  It is mostly intact but there were some modifications down, particularly to the back master suite at some point).

Given the location and the neighbors I could see this attracting teardown developers.  That would have surely happened a few years ago but perhaps lesser chance now given the overall market.  I know one of the owners (it is owned jointly by the children of family that bought it in the 60s) desperately wants to house to be restored and not torn down.

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Update in the Stateman on the plans to restore the Mueller air traffic control tower.

Excellent Fehr and Granger home available in Highland Park West.  Looks like in the home is in good condition and ready for restoration (and hopefully not some heavy handed remodel).

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