The House Wins

Posted by J. Mark Bertrand
on Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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Laurie just broke the news at Liquid Paper today: we're buying a house. Since we left Houston two summers ago, we've been living on the top floor of what used to be an old hotel in downtown Sioux Falls, the biggest metropolis is the underpopulated state of South Dakota. But it was always Laurie's idea to move closer to McKennan Park, a historic neighborhood she always enjoyed when growing up in the city. The new place is just a mile away from downtown, but it puts us in walking distance of the park.


The house, as you can see, is an early twentieth century affair in the Foursquare style, which featured an anti-Victorian minimal aesthetic. So lots of Craftsman-style woodwork. Over the years, it's become a bit of an aesthetic mish-mash, so we're going to have to put some work into it, but the period details -- including original doors, glass knobs, and even an old-fashioned doorbell you have to twist -- are all there. It's going to be an adventure, and we're both looking forward to it.

Laurie has posted some more photos, including interior shots that show off the best and the worst, so follow the link above to take a closer look.