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Heritage Societylandscaping.Special attention has been given to the original archways, the living room, dining room and pool/gardenroom. Plans are under way for renovation of the kitchen andupstairs.Features of interest include the ceramic relief frescos on the outside walls obtained in Europe by the Meekisons, the slate flooring, the stone fireplace in the living room designed, built and signed by W.N. Hess, and the many art deco features still in evidence.The Jenny home 420 Welsted St.This home is of the Queen Anne style of architecture, characterized by the steeply pitched hipped roof with lower crossed gables and tower at the front comer.In 1909, Henry Kolbe contracted with Elmer Gibson to build this brick house at a cost of $2,180.The Kolbe family lived there for 17 years until Kolbe died, and the property was sold at an auction on the north steps of the courthouse in 1926 The new owners were Henry and Nora Meyer, who retained pos session for almost 32 yearsMeyer was owner of Meyer Pharmacy on North Perry Street, site of the current Napoleon Pharmacy.The house then was purchased by Frieda and William Harmon, who sold it in 1967 to Mr. and Mrs. Curt Moser and their family of 11 children.The Mosers remodeled the kitchen and basement, added the front entrance to the basement through the only original closet on the first floor, converted the back porch into a utility room and built the present garageFrom 1981 to 1985, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reed owned the home and concentrated on restoring the wood in the dining room to its natural oak finish.The present owners, Tom and Beth Jenny, have restored the woodwork in the living room, entry-way, stairway and bedrooms.Jenny is principal of Central Elementary School, Napoleon He andhis wife have three children, Erin, Megan and Christopher.The Knape home 125 Orchard LaneThis home began as a dairy barn on the Hubert Heiberg farm. It was located on part of the 25 acres that ' make up the Anthony Wayne Acres subdivision.Rather than demolish the bam, Richard and Kay Lenhart purchased it in 1963 and created one of Napoleon’s most unique homes.The Lenharts hired Lyman Zimmerman, contractor, to convert the cattle stalls, haylofts, grainery, etc., into a spacious home.The bam is on its original site, and only the garage wing and screened porch were added to the structure.The fieldstone was obtained fromwere salvage items from other remodeling projects in the area.The four bedrooms were created from the upper hayloft, and part of the hayloft was removed to expose the vaulted ceiling in the living room.There are four windows, original to the bam, located in the entry hall and living room. The house also boasts its original galvanized roof.The bam is about 60 years old. According to the abstract, the land was deeded by President James Monroe to Horatio Phillips in 1824.The Lenharts, Napoleon High School teachers, sold the home in 1966 when Lenhart accepted a position at Bowling Green State University. At the time of his death, he was associate dean of students.Mrs. Lenhart is on the staff of Owens Technical College and re--(Continued from page 4)Moriarty, Donald Miller, Frank No vac, Richard Buckham and AlanKnowles.In 1983, John and Joyce Knape bought the home, where they reside with their children, Stephanie and Jonathon. John is assistant plant manager at Campbell Soup Co., and Joyce is a former elementary school teacher.Since their purchase, they havedone extensive remodeling and redecorating and added a swimming pool.Right to LifeHAMLER — Henry County Right to Life will meet today at 7:30 p.m in the Hamler Summerfest building Final plans for the pro-life rally will be made, and the October craft and bake sale will be discussed The meeting is open to all interested persons For more information, call 599-4780.the penal workhouse at Whitehouse. sides in Portage.Inside the house, some of the mate- Other owners of the home have inrials used, such as doors and trim, eluded: Douglas MacGeorge, Bob
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