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Oregon Living<br />
For the Love<br />
of Old Homes<br />
Three couples tackle the<br />
challenges of historic houses<br />
to create modern nests<br />
by Melissa Dalton<br />
Old houses are known for causing trouble—floors dip,<br />
walls crack, closets cram and kitchen appliances outlive<br />
their purpose. Houses built a hundred years ago were<br />
made for another lifestyle and, often, have had owners<br />
whose design decisions are unlivable by today’s standards.<br />
Despite the problems that come with owning historic<br />
homes, the demand for them is strong “because<br />
they have a heart and soul,” says Melody Emerick, a Portland<br />
architect who frequently works on historic homes. In<br />
the following pages, we profile three homeowners who<br />
have revamped these homes to better suit their needs<br />
while preserving that heart and soul.<br />
photo by Andrea Lorimor<br />
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