Million Dollar home lost

Comment by MOHR Historic Restoration Company on August 13, 2009 at 1:43pm

Amazing home, horrible lost to all in Jacksonville, FL

Comment by John Leeke on August 13, 2009 at 5:26pm

According to one news report Tom Francis of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said the house caught fire when workers were using a blow torch to strip paint on the exterior. This is always a shame because there are other methods of paint removal that will not burn down the house, such as chemical, mechanical or steam paint removal:

http://www.myoldhousejournal.com/video/2114602:Video:2743

John
www.HistoricHomeWorks.com

Comment by MOHR Historic Restoration Company on August 14, 2009 at 9:49am

It is a shame, this house was a jewel in Ortega.

Comment by Demetra on August 14, 2009 at 11:30pm

That's the saddest thing I've seen in a long time.

Comment by Morgan Campbell on November 7, 2009 at 11:14pm

Oh God - I'm so sorry. Let the OHJ community know where/how we can help

Comment by Robert H. Wood on March 28, 2010 at 3:13pm

My office is about a half mile away from this house and I have driven by from time to time. The house is being restored albeit slowly so it is not really lost. It is however a cautionary tale

Comment by MOHR Historic Restoration Company on March 28, 2010 at 11:13pm

Mr. Wood, that is wonderful news! I'll make a quick drive to take a look.

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