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standards on additions and Brick streets, which run renovations, which some in front of many historical homeowners find limiting. homes, are another However, Williams said that example of how an these standards protect affinity for older homes is truly the historical integrity a of matter of personal taste. neighborhoods, which Williams said that many ultimately has a positive people find the rumble effect on resale values. created when cars drive on Williams said common the bumpy texture of the characteristics of older bricks annoying. Historica homes that turn off some purists, on the other hand,l buyers include a tendency love the authenticity of toward smaller lots, a brick streets. lack of attached, two-car “The more you learn garages and price. about older homes, the more you either embrace “I have dozens of people them , or discard them who call me looking for as a not your cup of tea,” said place that is within walking Williams. “It’s a style thing.” distance of downtown, but then balk at the price because they can get much Liz Weslander writes about the more house around the Lawrence real estate market for perimeter of Lawrence Hometown Lawrence. Contact ,” said Williams. her
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“The homes in Old West Lawrence, for instance, were the homes of the moneyed and powerful folks of yesteryear,” said Williams “They tend to have great materials, great This historic Victorian home in the Oread Neighborh design, and features and Lawrence was built in 1887. It is listed for $444,900 ood of conditions that people . just chestnut don’t understand anymore .” mahoganor Philippine glass, and lath and plaster y wood, Some examples of rare walls. intricately carved wood or extinct materials and embellish ment or trim Homes that are located design features that design, handcrafted hinges in Williams said one might officially designated find in older homes include and door knobs, double hung windows with “wavy” historic neighborhoods are held to a strict set of
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Lawrence market featur es many homes with his toric appeal locations. This holds true in Lawrence, where the oldest homes are centered around the downtown area and the University of Kansas. Other characteristics that draw buyers to older homes are unique, high quality design, materials and workmanship, said Williams.
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Lawrence is a city rich in history, and with 11 officially designated historic districts, the city offers ample opportun ities for those interested in purchasing historic homes. Sean Williams, a realtor with Realty Executives in Lawrence, said that the unique characteristics of historic homes do not make them inherently better or worse than newer homes – just different. Williams said that one attribute of historic homes that makes them desirable to some buyers is that they are often located in close proximity to attractive
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This beautiful Victorian home built in 1887 and located in the Oread neighborhood is close to KU’s campus and downtown Lawrenc e. Original craftsmanship blended with tasteful updates maintain this home’s classic feel. Original, custom details include a curved staircase, stained glass and carved wood moldings. Come view this lovely home. MLS#1 35278
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Brownback, Davis oppose new clean water regulations, spar on other topics By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock
Topeka — Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and his Democratic challenger Paul Davis found some rare common ground Thursday when they both said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should roll back proposed new clean water regulations that limit pollution in lakes, rivers and streams. Although EPA officials have adamantly denied that the proposed new rules represent a change in policy, they have generated strong
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PEDESTRIANS HEAD NORTH ON IOWA STREET toward the intersection with Sixth Street. Traffic delays are expected for today and Saturday as road crews finish rebuilding the busy intersection.
Drivers, be ready for Sixth and Iowa work By Chad Lawhorn Twitter: @clawhorn_ljw
Motorists may want to avoid Sixth and Iowa streets this weekend, as crews complete the final stages of an intersection rebuilding project. This evening, crews will begin milling the intersection, and that will create some traffic issues. Crews will have to close Iowa Street where it connects to Sixth Street. Traffic will continue to be allowed on Sixth Street, but will be reduced to one
lane in each direction. But motorists won’t be able to turn onto Iowa Street, and motorists on Iowa Street won’t be allowed to turn onto Sixth Street. The work is expected to begin around 7 p.m. and be done by 10 p.m., Chuck Soules, the city’s director of public works, said. At 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, paving work will begin. During paving, Iowa Street access will be closed just like it was for the milling work. That work is expected to take place throughout the day.
Traffic flow is expected to be back to normal by Saturday evening. By next week, the bulk of the project is expected to be completed. When finished, the intersection will include a new left-turn lane for westbound motorists looking to turn south onto Iowa Street. The lack of a dedicated turn lane has been cited by engineers as the cause of several accidents over the years. The intersection also will have some additional right-turn lanes to improve traffic flow, Soules said.
Twenty years after reuniting, father and daughter to share stage By Joanna Hlavacek jhlavacek@ljworld.com
Rachel Dirks’ story is a real-life “August Rush.” The 2007 drama, which follows a young musical prodigy who reunites with his birth parents after years of separation to find they share his talents, is not all
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awrence city commissioners may have a debate about how they regulate the multitude of 5K races and such that occur in downtown Lawrence and across the city. Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday approved a route and necessary permits for the upcoming Kansas Half Marathon, which will benefit Lawrence-based clawhorn@ljworld.com Health Care Access. Commissioners also agreed to donate the services of the Lawrence police and fire departments to help staff the event. That is expected to come at a cost of about $8,200.
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RACHEL DIRKS AND HER BIRTH FATHER, TIM NOBLE, had just met for the first time when this picture was taken 24 years ago. Dirks, a music director of the Lawrence Community Orchestra, and Noble, an accomplished opera singer, will perform together this weekend at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School.
that different from Dirks’ own life, she said. Growing up in Newton, Dirks enjoyed singing at church and playing her cello. Her parents, a psychologist and a business professor, supported these interests from the start —
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