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May 2012
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A Strong Attachment to History

  • A spiral staircase in the mudroom rises into the upstairs den. Its wrought-iron railings with brass detailing and oak stair treads are reminiscent of the 1850s.

  • Normandy Builders

    The owners of a 155-year-old Victorian in LaGrange, Ill., were committed to preserving the uniform appearance of the home.

  • Normandy’s craftsmen replicated the dormers’ keystone detailing, chamfered edge on the corner trim and pediment above the windows.

  • The rebuilt 8- by 8-foot turret is clad in copper and features intricate cornice work and round windows.

  • A fireplace with a double mantel is the focal point in the new master suite.

  • A new master bathroom was part of the second-floor addition.

  • Visitors can’t tell where the 3,750-square-foot vintage house stops and the 1,420-square-foot addition begins.

  • Rather than close off the turret inside, Pavelka wanted to bring the natural light down into the space and allow occupants to see up into the vault.

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Residents of LaGrange, Ill., recognize that a notable 155-year-old Victorian home underwent significant improvements, but the transitions are so deftly accomplished most can’t pinpoint where the 3,750-square-foot vintage house stops and the 1,420-square-foot remodel begins. The owners were committed to this uniform appearance to preserve the integrity of the home outside and in, for themselves and their architecturally historic neighborhood. With two teenage daughters and a young son all...
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