COMANCHE ST. REMODEL
2,168 sq. ft.
Before and After
HISTORY
Built in 1924, this 2,168 sq. ft. home was originally a duplex built by H. E. Walker as the parsonage for the Nazarene Church, located at Porter and Alameda (now the home of Donate A Miracle Thrift Store & Boutique) with the same materials. Mr. Walker also built the Midway Deli building. Prior to 1940, it was sold to the young Hendrix couple, H.V. (age 26, a chemical engineer with Phillips Petroleum) and Esther (age 22, college), who lived there at least during the 1940 Census. At some point between the 1940 Census and the mid-1960s, the property was owned by Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and was the home of the nuns.
From the 1960s until the mid-2000s, the home was owned by George and Helen Lee Kammerlocher.
The Duplex was built in commercial style, sharing the same materials as the church:
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Exterior red brick
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Exterior walls constructed of clay block (no exterior wall wood studs)
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Stain glass window
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Exterior doors
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Interior doors
REMODEL
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Original Features restored and in use:
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37 wood frame, double-hung windows (many with original wavy glass intact)
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2 wood Craftsman entry doors with wavy glass
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Interior solid core doors with Mortise locks
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Fireplace
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Dining room buffet
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Laundry chute from 2nd floor to the basement (made operational)
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Staircase with original oak handrail
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Hardwood floors
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2nd-floor partition doors at top of staircase
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The home was completely torn apart to exterior walls.
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All new electric and plumbing were installed as well as a multi-unit HVAC system with independent climate controls in every upstairs bedroom, tankless hot water with infinity loop, and whole-home surge protection.
1st Floor
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The first floor was configured to be more functional for today’s family living.
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Walls separating the kitchen from the dining were removed.
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The drop ceiling was removed, and the original height ceiling was re-obtained.
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The main bedroom was retained on the 1st floor.
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The main bedroom in-suite was created in spa like configuration.
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The 2nd main floor bedroom was converted into a main bedroom closet and an additional powder bath was created for guests.
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A gourmet kitchen was built.
2nd Floor
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A laundry area was created.
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3 Bedrooms
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Full Bathroom (with functioning laundry chute)