It was a lovely old house, but for an Architect designing and building ones own new home is a pretty big deal.
If I could have kept both as a practical matter I would have.
But I have no regrets about selling it.
I just am sad it will be demolished.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.