732 Gaines Street Davenport IA 52802
Saving 822
Gaines or “Stone Soup” |
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The house is a wooden frame Greek Revival structure built in the 1870s with a 1900 Victorian style addition on the front and rear. This is one of the last remaining examples of this style home in our neighborhood and prominently stands tall at the top of Gaines just one block north of the Jipp. The property has been abandoned for over 15 years. The roof is open to the elements; the interior has been gutted and overall is in poor condition. On the plus side, the foundation is rock solid and most of the framing and siding is still intact. In March 2005 the city requested approval from the Historic Preservation Commission for the demolition of 822 Gaines. The commission heard our appeal and tabled their decision for 6 months while, the county issued a Right of Redemption notice to clear the title and abate taxes and assessments. The exterior will be returned to its 1870s original form by removing the collapsed rear addition and crumbling Victorian facade. The interior will become a roomy 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2200 sq. ft. single family home. We estimate that we can do the whole restoration for $100,000 and have a home that would sell for a minimum of $70,000.
To help achieve this goal we look to the fable
"Stone Soup.”
“By working together, with everyone contributing what they can, a greater good is achieved.” 2009 Iowa Preservation at its Best Time Line Click here 822 costs Click here To see before photos of 822 Click here
To see new floor plans
822- United Way Day of Caring 2006 St. Ambrose Bee the Difference Day 2006 Click here
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Gateway Redevelopment Group, Davenport, Iowa |
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