Clock Ticking for 1950s-era One-story in Athens, Ga.
A demolition permit has been filed for the house at Pinecrest and University.
A demolition permit has been filed for a house at the corner of Pinecrest and University Drive. Built in the 1950s by Alwin Stiles, it's a self-possessed, one-story home on a street with a mix of styles and sizes, including larger, older, two-story buildings. Its thin bricks and tidy landscaping set it apart. But the clock is ticking on this building: the deadline for demolition to begin is March 15. There was a slight outcry on the FOFP listserv on Tuesday as members learned of the proposed demolition of the house, a three car garage in the back and a swimming pool. "Better than a mcMonster or Craftsman copy -- a least it is an honest midcentury modern -- which will someday be greatly appreciated," wrote Conoly Hester. "And one of the …
Rebecca McCarthy
10:56 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Kath, good for your mom! I've seen what's happened in Buckhead,and it's not pretty. Thanks for writing. more ›