Terrace Park Building Survey

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315 Miami Avenue

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General Information

No:   315  
Street:   Miami  
House Name:   Sears Delray  
Historic Plaque:     
Owner Info:   N  
Built:   1924  
Sec:   23  
Subdivision:   Sibley  
Lot:   pt irrreg 153  
Architect:   Sears  
Cont/build:     

Description:    1 story Sears model, "The Del Ray", siding, gable roof.  Model years 1921-1926.  (page 209 in Houses by Mail)   
Original Use:   Residential  
Current Use:   Residential  

CHANGES:
As Built:   N  
Added To:   Y  
Subtracted From:   N  
Replaced:   Y  

Description Of Changes:   1987 - erected a wood deck at the back of the house. 2000 permit for Steve and Jane Cobb to add a fence.  
Deeds
Shows earliest property ownership records

Stories:

Story 1: Ed Verkullen, Chicago developer, wanted to knock down the house but sold to the Cobbs for a little less instead.
Story 2: Helen (nee Costello) Worz, widow of Gus Worz, aunt of Mrs. George (Margaret) Merkl (see 313 Miami)
Story 3: George Merkl died August 16, 1978, aged 82 years

Sears Delray.  Owner contacted Cindy Cattanzaro, Sears researcher, a while back and said it is one.