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The Pleasanton Heritage Association awarded its first Pleasanton Architectural Heritage Award to Linda and Ken Bloom for the work they did to restore and maintain the character of the cottage-style bungalow at Neal and Second Streets.
The Blooms purchased the home six years ago and undertook a several-month’s long renovation that was not cheap. They tried to maintain the early 1900 spirit of the home. It is one of several late-1800s and early-1900s homes that line Second and Neal streets.
Christine Bourg, membership chair of the Heritage Association and the Blooms’ neighbor who nominated them for the award said “”We wanted to recognize people for doing a good job of preserving the historical character of the homes. They kept the character and as much of the original house as they could. It doesn’t mean don’t add or replace things, but if you do replace, do like with like.”
From the Tri-Valley Herald,
“The Bloom house is thought to have been built between 1910 and 1912. Real estate Web site Zillow.com pegs construction of the house in 1912, but the Blooms, who are not members of the Heritage Association, and Bourg have seen books listing the house as being built in 1910.
With the help of the Pleasanton-based Hereld and Ayres architectural firm,the Blooms were able to keep the front three rooms of the house intact with the original hardwood floors, radiator, windows, woodwork, light fixtures and doors.
The back of the house went through a major renovation and restoration. The kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom were kept as close to the original setting as possible with the Blooms picking a hardwood floor pattern that closely matches the original floor in the front of the house and selecting crown molding that is also similar to that era.
The Heritage Association began two years ago and now has 50 members, primarily downtown residents who have a goal to preserve and enhance the character of downtown. The association plans to give the award each year and is also considering a biannual award.”
such a great place to live, a wonderful mix of old and new and a spirit of maintaining the character of the town many of us love. Congratulations to the Blooms!
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