Lawrence homeowners delve into their cottage's history
May 2, 2019
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Robert Sterling's neat craftsmanship remained a selling point 146 years after he laid the stone for a small cottage in Lawrence.
Warren Hays and Melody Stratton purchased the house in June 2015, after moving to Lawrence from the Washington, D.C., area for Stratton's job at the University of Kansas.
"It's very well put together and structurally sound," said Hays, who described the limestone cottage's architectural style as early pioneer vernacular. Two original iron bolts run the length of the ceiling, reinforcing the structure.
The couple has been delving into the house's...
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