September Golden Hammer Award
Dual Award - September 12, 2009
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1215 Moreland Drive
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1914 W. Main |
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Twin sisters with an appreciation for history and character - Jami Wade & Joni Henderson |
Jami and Joni, teachers and twin sisters, are the proud owners of recently renovated 1920's and 1930's style homes.
Mike and Joni Henderson live in the Tudor Revival home at 1215 Moreland which was the home of her grandparents. Joni was motivated to preserve a family treasure that was originally built in 1927. She is the third generation of her family to live here.
Many items previously locked away in the attic are on displaly throughout the home. A favorite spot is a sleeping porch were Joni's grandmother once kept a sewing machine. Now it's a TV room and overlooks the back yard.
There are many built-in craftsman style shelves for books and shoes. In a walk-in closet is a built-in dresser. The bathroom has had the hexagonal tile floor restored. Floors once covered with carpet have had the hardwood restored.
Across town at 1914 W. Main, Jami and Shannon Wade purchased a 1936 Spanish Electic-style home. Yes that is a green stucco trimmed in black and white on the exterior and the windows are leaded glass. Inside, almost everyting was renovated by the Wades.
In the living room, Shannon gave the fireplace mantle new wood and revived the craftsman cabinets on either side. Tile was replaced with black granite. Crown molding was added through the house as well as school-house light fixture in many rooms. All additions were done in a manner consistent with the original integrity of the house in mind.
In the Wade's bedroom, two old windows were converted to French doors.
Outside, an old fence was replaced with wrought iron and matching gate. A new stamped and dyed concrete walkway was added.
The HCJ award concludes, "These renovations are unique, well-done and speak to the character of the houses as well as the personalities of the owners. They are different from each other, but both renovations accent the charm, architecture and workmanship of the house."
"Additionally, each renovation has been done with attention to detail and a desire to preserve the old with added modern conveniences." Pictures...
August Golden Hammer Award
319 Ash Street - Aug 8, 2009
Located on the first lot south of Prison Brews, 319 Ash Street is the HCJ recipient of the August Golden Hammer award and for good reason. Owner Debbie Brown has renovated this and 317 Ash. She also owns and renovated the Prison Brews building. This is spurring a revitalization of the neighborhood to the pleasure of this city.
The houses were in a state of decay after decades of neglect. Inside 319 is a restored pocket door and an original pearl-tile fireplace. In back is a charming carriage house and a two story deck was added.
Remodeled into two apartments in each structure, Brown originally intended to sell them. Now she lives at 319 and is holding the buildings for rental. The remodeling is very tasteful. See our pictures.
Other homes on the street are in the works for revitalization. The Nacy home on the corner of Ash and McCarty which sports a distinctive turret is next on Ms Brown's to do list. Other homes on the street are slated for revival by others.
July Golden Hammer Award
D & D Market
Corner of Dix & W. Main
Jul 11, 2009
Dix and West Main. It was the last stop for the trolley on West Main. Now it's an enterprising intersection. D & D Market is the latest addition and the recipient of HCJ's July Golden Hammer Award.
The D's stand for Damon and Dana Northweather who operate this flower, shrub, groceries and produce market. It's their seventh year in business. Previously, they had rented and operated their business on Industrial Drive. Now they own their own building which was formerly a Sinclair gas station. A solid structure of cinder block, they added a new roof and infrastructure. Other structural changes would be down the road.
Customers can find many fresh fruits and vegetables supplied by local area growers. Eventually, they hope to offer a full service market.
See photos
Golden Hammer Award - 417 East High
June 13, 2009...
Those who frequent East High Street to and from downtown likely have watched the revival of two Queen Anne style-buildings from ragged to rejuvenated.
The two red brick homes, built about 1890, are owned and renovated by lobbyist Jim Moody. He bought 417 East High St. from the Missouri Optometric Association in 1996. Then improvements began, first with tuckpointing, roofing and windows, followed by taking care of water stains, falling plaster and woodwork. Recently he replaced the front porch with composite floor, metal rails and up-to-date guttering.
“It’s the same look, but maintenance free,” Moody said.
Inside, the home has unique features, including a decorative wood archway, most of the original light fixtures, a low railing along the steep stairway, a dumb waiter turned china closet, and original fireplaces.
The house is now home to his business, James R. Moody and Associates, LLC.
Six years ago, Moody bought the house next door at 419 East High St. He has cleaned up the exterior of the house and remodeled the interior which he rents for office space.
Moody’s renovation work earned him HCJ’s June 2009 Golden Hammer Award.
Golden Hammer Award - 1400 St. Mary's Blvd
May 9, 2009... photos
Once positioned along the main artery west of town, 1400 St. Mary’s Boulevard had fallen into disrepair. Now, with some high-end interior amenities for renters and a fresh exterior, it was named the May Golden Hammer recipient by Historic City of Jefferson.
Sam Schnieders found the four-apartment building at an on-line auction and thought he’d try his hand at renovation. Even though he did not restore the home to its authentic origin, “still, it’s an old house that now is going to have many more years of functionality,” Schnieders said. “Where it was, it was going to get dozed at some point. It was the worst house on St. Mary’s.”
“This brick home is reminiscent of the St. Mary’s Boulevard area when it was still considered country,” said Deedie Bedosky, chairman of the Golden Hammer selection committee. “We chose this project because it has been rehabilitated with a good standard of quality and has preserved an existing home for the appreciation of future generations.” The renovations took about seven months. The structure was solid but the needed work included replacement of much of the infrastructure, including plumbing and electrical, as well as the roof, siding, some flooring and walls. A fresh coat of paint and shutters also brightened the exterior.
Schnieders said he found about 95 percent of the supplies he needed for the renovation at the Habitat ReStore. “I found everything I needed for 10-20 cents on the dollar,” Schnieders said. That allowed him to add high-end, even luxury materials, to his apartments. And subsequently, gave him a more reliable pool of renters from which to choose.
Golden Hammer Award - 310 Marshall
Apr 11, 2009... Pictures
