January 10, 200619 yr He has been working on that house for as long as I can remember, any idea when he started?
February 9, 200619 yr Wow looking at this thread and seeing so many houses that I've actually seen in person made me realize how much of the city I've actually seen. It's not in Cincinnati but has anyone seen that weird spaceship looking house in Ludlow, KY? It's pretty interesting.
February 27, 200619 yr I've got a few more here: First is a Geodisic dome in Alexandria, KY. You can own it for $195,000: http://www.cbws.com/property/propertydetail.aspx?property=521d88d7-bc73-4cab-9334-b7053d1ec92b Next is a house from Independence, KY. Yes, this is the front: This one in Monfort Hts. is like staring at a brick wall: This one looks like the windows are about to fall off the side:
February 28, 200619 yr http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8069/clifton130cg.jpg] This isn't that crazy but still really cool regardless
December 19, 200618 yr Here are a couple I recently ran across: 215 Palace, Elsmere, KY: The house isn't so weird. In fact, I like it. But check out the kids' play area in front! 155 Warner:
December 23, 200618 yr ^ Clifton Hts. I would think that it would have to be between Ohio and Clifton.
December 23, 200618 yr I've got a few more here: First is a Geodisic dome in Alexandria, KY. You can own it for $195,000: http://www.cbws.com/property/propertydetail.aspx?property=521d88d7-bc73-4cab-9334-b7053d1ec92b There's one of those in Florence Twp (or maybe it's Henrietta or Brownhelm, I'm not sure.) I see it every time I drive out to my grandparents' place.
January 20, 200718 yr Liberty Township: I'd have a hard time believing the founding fathers would agree with this interpretation of "Liberty."
February 7, 200718 yr Here's a nice one: How strong were the drugs in the 1970s? Who thought that this looked good and would appreciate in value? Homes like these are in the "E" section of Forest Park, also known as the Forest Ridge subdivision. (This one is 11703 Elkwood.) Maybe you've seen these homes from I-275. They're along the north side of the highway just to the west of the Kemper and Mill overpasses. Houses in the Kemper Mill Village subdivision and the Pleasant Run Farms area, some of which were built before these houses, are generally valued 50%-60% higher. Explore for yourself! See some aerials on Windows Live: http://local.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qjg7667ymww4&style=o&lvl=1&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=7926488
March 23, 200718 yr Here are a couple more: 3183 Golden Ave, Columbia Tusculum. Built in 2004. Builder should be shot. 5222 Clearlake Dr, Green Twp. Built in 1975 in the Chateau Lakes Condominiums, just north of Wesselman between Harrison Ave and I-74. There are actually quite a few homes back there that look similar to this:
March 23, 200718 yr ^ those a-frame homes are in vermilion too. it was a seventies trend i guess -- i had an art teacher in jhs who lived in one. i think there are a lot of park and mountain lodges built like that too....we should do a photo thread on it.
March 23, 200718 yr Here are a couple more: 3183 Golden Ave, Columbia Tusculum. Built in 2004. Builder should be shot. Once for each car garage. Ugh. The front door looks like a mouse hole.
October 24, 200717 yr This second house is a 6700 sqft ranch built in 1966 and is located on Curryer Rd. While odd looking, this is one example of modern that I don't mind. I've actually seen pics of the inside of this house when it was on the market about a year ago. Lots of use of natural materials both inside and out. This is a really cool house. When it was for sale they had a virtual tour and I bookmarked the link. I've never been able to save it so if anyone knows how to save this kind of file, please let me know. For some reason, the tour and link are still active after being sold 3 years ago. Here's the link: http://www.vividtour.com/egg/main.htm Here are some photos I have saved on my computer at the time (I think the pics came from Sawyer Realtors website): front view porch off master bedroom fountain outside dining room glass wall great room living room dining room kitchen breakfast room study
October 24, 200717 yr Make sure you check out the virtual tour link. That house is almost 7,000 sq ft on one floor. It was built by Elliot Levey back in the 60's and apparently was never remodeled. He either owned or ran McGraw Construction (I think he owned it). It was a company well known for building at one time the 1950's post War tract homes in Middletown that have concrete ceilings for the basements (somewhat like a bomb shelter). If you're familiar with Middletown, it's the neighborhood off University Blvd., near the old Montgomery Ward store (called Wildwood). The house featured above is at 525 Curryer Rd. and is built like a rock. Too bad it wasn't built it in an area where it could have retained a decent value. After being on the market in Middletown for about 1 1/2 years it sold in 2004 for $372,000. Today it would probably cost over $2,000,000 to build it brand new. I saw interior photos of the guy's house that bought it. I think he must have bought it for size and not the architecture b/c based on the way his previous home of 20 years was styled, he pretty much wasn't into style. Just sayin'.
October 24, 200717 yr That is a really cool house. I just think I would explore other options for the ceiling.
October 24, 200717 yr The house isn't so weird. In fact, I like it. But check out the kids' play area in front! 155 Warner: I'm looking at that house right now from my front porch. What makes it weird is that it's the only house with a fence (tacky, given the setback, and being next to rowhouses) and so much crap is always in their front yard. Those little warriors are always fighting out front but I guess thats just part of growing up in the city.
October 25, 200717 yr critique away! A president's birthplace............in...............yup, aluminum siding! http://www.urbanohio.com/thepope/BAH/Niles%20done%20resizing/CBD%20or%20close%20enough/niles%20(7).JPG[/img] I know this post was made over 2 years ago, but I almost fell out of my chair when I saw this. I work for the architectural firm that designed it, and I generated the drawings. Let me assure everyone that there is no aluminum siding (or vinyl siding, for that matter) on this house. I'll admit the roof is a little weird. We used metal shingles, but they are a style that was used from the 19th century. Everyone should also know that this is a complete recreation based on a few 90 year old photos of the original building. We did find the original foundation stones during excavation. I think they were used in the landscaping. The story of the original house is pretty interesting. I'll try to tell it, but the details have become fuzzy for me since I haven't thought about this project for so long. This is the exact location of the original McKinley house. Later, in the 19th century, part of the house was turned into a store. Then, the building was cut in half, and the part that wasn't a storefront was move to a different location and remained a residence. This was then moved again to McKinley park to become a memorial. Later, the storefront portion that remained on the original site was moved and reattached to the other half at McKinley park. Then, the whole Frankenstein mess burned flat. I think all of this happened before the 1920's. Our website write-up: http://www.olsjam.com/portfolio/cultural/McKinley%20Mem%20Home/mckinley.htm
September 5, 200816 yr toledo, old orchard bump This reminds me of those awfully designed restaurants with outdoors bars located on a lake in Northern Michigan with dockside boat parking and dozens of worn out 40 year olds who received far too much sun and need more clothes on and still think they are young because they jetski meanwhile try to show off standing around a deck with crappy aluminum and plastic patio furniture run on sentence.
September 5, 200816 yr ^WTF? ^I actually see these in real life... These are just nasty! Living in that would be like living on Death Row!
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