321 Rugby Avenue
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No: 321
Street: Rugby
House Name: A Railroad House
Historic Plaque:
Owner Info: N
Built: N
Sec: 23
Subdivision: Sibley
Lot: 58-59
Architect:
Cont/build:
Description:
2 story Victorian, siding, gable roof:
9 room "farm house". Extensive remodeling -
porch and family room added. 2 story barn on back of lot.
Owners: 12+
Original Use: Residential
Current Use: Residential
CHANGES:
As Built: N
Added To: Y
Subtracted From: N
Replaced: N
Description Of Changes: 1963 - Bill & Ellie Byars had the house rewired, put in a new gas heater, changed the heating ducts from the floor to baseboard and remodeled the basement (info from Bill Byars). Early 1964 - House remodeled. Architect Stan Kolinsky. The side porch to the north was added, the kitchen was remodeled and the roof was reinforced so an addition could be added above the kitchen at a later date, the downstairs lavatory was added, the family room was remodeled and the see through fireplace was sealed off in the living room as smoke would blow into the rooms every time the front door was opened. Wall to wall carpeting was put down. Info from Bill Byars. 1977 - Terry Bernard built a family room and attached 2 car garage. 1992 - addition. 2002 - permit for Geoffrey Tetrault to add master bedroom and bath above existing family room. Add stairs and reinforce roof to carriage house (William Garrigan, contractor, Mark McConnell, architect).2006 - Tetrault permit to add & remodel (Schwieterman architect)
Stories:
Story 1: Jinny Cotherman from Lake Forest, Illinois, visited Terrace Park in April 2003 to find her mother's childhood home. Jinny's mother was Mary Elaine Fitzwilson (now Anderson). Her parents' names were Estelle and Charles (see Deeds: Estella E. Fitzwilson owned 321 Rugby from 1923 to 1931). She had 3 brothers (Charles, Robert & Richard). In 2003 she and her brother Richard are the only ones still alive. The Fitzwilson family were living here when the 1930 Census was taken (see Census: Their father is listed as a salesman).Story 2: Vinnie Ader told Jane Peterson she had heard that at one time Robinson Circus performers boarded in this house.
Story 3: Byars family (from Bill Byars 2005). Bill Byars grew up at 606 Home, graduated from Mariemont High School in 1954 and then from Denison University. His first wife was Ellie and they bought 321 Rugby in 1963. They had 3 children, Marshall (living in Loveland OH 2005), Julie & Tom. After they divorced, Nancy Cox moved in with Vinnie Ader (next door), they started dating and then married. They had one daughter, Stacy, born December 15, 1969. They sold 321 Rugby in 1970 and moved to Findlay OH. After they were divorced, Bill married Margo Zickafoose. She had 2 boys, Scott & Tim, whom Bill adopted. They had a daughter, Brean, who was born after thy moved (1972) to Salt Lake City. They divorced in 1987 and Bill has enjoyed being single ever since. He still lives in Salt Lake City summers and in Avon Park FL winters. He's a retired Physicist who spends his spare time traveling and trying to keep track of his kids and grandchildren.
Story 4: Anna McMullen bought 607 Wooster Pike in 1907. When did they move? Did they move there and rent 321 Rugby?
Story 5: Kevin Sheridan grew up in Terrace Park at 620 Lexington.