The John Kerr house, which is the oldest home in Lansing, is getting a $270,000 makeover as part of the
Printers Row development in the Cherry Hill Neighborhood
The John Kerr house was built in 1854 and sits in the middle of the Printers Row project, which is a new,
energy-efficient housing development. Developer Gene Townsend incorporated the house into the Printers Row development, calling it the "heart" of the Printers Row development.
"Successful urban redevelopment projects normally include a symbolic focal point that lend an identity and source of affection," says Vince Villegas, who is handling the marketing for
Odeena Development. "Often the symbol, or 'heart' of a project, is a piece of the local history that helps residents and neighbors tell the story of their community."
New plumbing and wiring has already been installed in the house. Townsend is also making safety improvements, retouching indoor plasterwork, painting the house and restoring the outside.
The house should be ready for commercial use by the end of the year.
Source: Gene Townsend,
Odeena DevelopmentDeveloper: Odeena Development
Ivy Hughes is the development news editor for Capital Gains. She can be reached at
ivy@capitalgainsmedia.com.
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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