A city secret

There is a small city outside of Buffalo NY, nestled on the Erie Canal called Lockport. In fact, the whole city owes its existence to the birth of the Erie Canal. There is so much to tell on this area. It's history is very rich and extensive, but we aren't focusing on history in this blog. We are focusing on its future and the existence of a wealth of historic homes.               

      I have recently purchased a home in this historic city and have been restoring the interior and exterior to its original glory. A single story second empire home built in 1860.  

This home is a gem. I know It looks frightening in the photo, but underneath that tacky vinyl and remuddeled facade is a former victorian beauty. The original ornate details and mansard roof will have to be either salvaged or manufactured. The vinyl will be stripped to the original clapboard and the modern windows will be replaced to historically accurate arch windows. A lot of time and a lot of love will go in to restoring this home. But it's worth it, these homes matter!