In 2012, a derelict 1866 Washington house was listed on a waterfront lot worth more without it; preservationists spent 6 years buying it and 8 more restoring it before reopening it in 2026
- Picture from the book 'Granville Haller: Leader' by Martin N.
- Chamberlain via Historicwhidbey.orgIn 2012, a crumbling 1866 farmhouse sat on a prized waterfront lot in Coupeville, Washington, listed for sale at a price that reflected the land’s value far more than the building’s.
- The Haller House, one of the oldest surviving structures on Whidbey Island, was in such poor condition that many assumed it would be demolished to make way for a new home.
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- Picture from the book 'Granville Haller: Leader' by Martin N.
- Chamberlain via Historicwhidbey.orgIn 2012, a crumbling 1866 farmhouse sat on a prized waterfront lot in Coupeville, Washington, listed for sale at a price that reflected the land’s value far more than the building’s.
- The Haller House, one of the oldest surviving structures on Whidbey Island, was in such poor condition that many assumed it would be demolished to make way for a new home.
Sources: Times of India