An old mining home on an open parcel of land off Deer Valley drive is under scrutiny at city hall. Neighbors are concerned about what the new owner wants to do with the property. And the city is trying to balance property rights with historic preservation. KPCW’s Renai Bodley has more:
Council Delays Decision on Historic Site Development
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At the time of construction, it was a two-room cottage. Between 1912-1918 it was expanded to a four-room cottage. Then c. 1969 the house was remodeled to what exists today.
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On May 17, 1989, a fire damaged the rear addition of the structure.
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The house on 632 Deer Valley Loop was constructed c. 1900 on mining claims
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632 Deer Valley Loop is .3 acres. The entire BLM parcel is about 3 acres.
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Three other cottages sit on the remaining BLM land.
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