Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 14, 1987
Caption:
EYESORE NO MORE - After Robert Rubin bought the 1883 Queen Anne home at 315 N. Thayer St. in Ann Arbor, he removed synthetic siding, repaired the original wood siding - including fancy shingles and unusual details - and repainted it in a multi-color scheme, turning a neighborhood eyesore into a major asset. It was originally a boarding house run by the Misses Elizabeth and Kate Laughlin. In celebration of Preservation Week, which runs through Sunday, the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission has recognized Rubin's rehabilitation of Laughlin house. The News is presenting pictures of preservation award winners daily through Friday. The awards honor preservation of Ann Arbor's architectural heritage through respectful rehabilitation or - better still - excellent long-term maintenance. Awards will be presented at a reception at the Kempf House Center for Local History from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.