Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 13, 1987
Caption:
REVIVED - The previous owners had lived at 415 N. Ingalls St. since 1920 when new owner Michael Bielby bought the house in 1985. The classical revival style house (left), built in the 1850s, was moved to its present site around 1910. The porch was added in the 1880s. Bielby stripped and refurbished the decrepit house, creating three apartments with original woodwork. The fire escape was moved to the back and the 1880s color scheme resurrected based on internal evidence. It's known as the Martha Wilder house after its 1910 occupant. In celebration of Preservation Week, May 11-17, the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission has recognized Bielby's work with a preservation award. 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 for the Kempf House Center for Local History from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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.