850 Wooster Pike
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No: 850
Street: Wooster
House Name:
Historic Plaque:
Owner Info: Y
Built: 1993/4
Sec: 29
Subdivision:
Lot:
Architect: Bud Adams
Cont/build: Addison Homes
Description:
Brick colonial with detached garage. Mantle in living room from
Jim Porter's grandfather's home in Norwood, circa 1885. Built on 10 acres of land
Porters bought from Ted & Becky Kaiser 1985.
Owners: 1
Original Use: Residential
Current Use: Residential
CHANGES:
As Built: Y
Added To: N
Subtracted From: N
Replaced: N
Description Of Changes:
Stories:
Story 1: Ted Kaiser inherited the property from his father, Fred Kaiser, who established the orchard, operated a nursery and sold produce. He called his farm Orchard Hill. In the 1950s he built hotel cottages on the property and called it Orchard Hill Modern Motel. Ted himself was also involved in the family business. His wife is Becky Kaiser.Story2: Orchard Hill motel cabins burned down by Terrace Park Fire Dept 1987 - valuable experience. (see 900 Wooster)