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Subject: [Leica] IMG: House Being "De-Constructed"
From: john.nebel at csdco.com (John Nebel)
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:32:18 -0600
References: <i2veb6799211004111433sb35d077ak564c0450075e268b@mail.gmail.com>

Richard,

A sad story, but fortunately it's only a house.

John

Richard Man wrote:
> This is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed house in town with recent renovation.
> Unfortunately, apparently the roof cannot be repaired and they were
> stripping off *everything* and being sold off. We went there mainly to see 
> a
> Frank Lloyd Wright house :-)
> 
> http://www.5pmlight.com/PICS/Wright/L9995227.jpg
> 
> We live in an "Eichler," houses built by Joseph Eichler who was very much
> inspired by Wright. A slant roof is a typical roof line:
> 
> http://www.5pmlight.com/PICS/Wright/L9995226.jpg
> 
> Everything is being stripped off. We suspect they may actually will have to
> tear down the house afterward
> 
> 
> http://www.5pmlight.com/PICS/Wright/L9995223.jpg
> 
> Even the pavers are being sold for $1 each
> 
> http://www.5pmlight.com/PICS/Wright/L9995220.jpg
> 
> The kitchen counter cost ~$20K but being sold for $2K! The fridge is sold,
> plus most "good stuff."
> 
> http://www.5pmlight.com/PICS/Wright/L9995219.jpg
> 
> 


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