Res·ur·rec·tion [reze'rekSH(e)n]: the state of one risen from the dead. - Thread

Several years ago, the couple who owned this location both died in the house. The subsequent wet-rot damage to the location was extensive, and it seemed like the entire building would be a demolition write-off. Indeed, when I originally explored this location, the entire ceiling was bulging downwards, threatening to both collapse and release an absolute lake of orange-tinged water.

The Roof Was the Giveaway by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Living Room Cave-In by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

I was surprised to drive by the past weekend and find the doors and windows wide open. The house was being renovated and the wonderfully friendly gentleman working inside allowed me to take some comparison photos showing how it looked then VS now. It isn't often we see places like this brought back from the brink.

Front Entrance - Then by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Front Entrance - Now by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Catch Basin by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Ceiling Limit by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Unidentified Furry Object by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Unfinished Business by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Everyday Life by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

The Hearth - Then by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

The Hearth - Now/url] by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Scattered Pieces by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Bedroom Entrance by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Horrific Tragedy - 1960s Issues by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Restless Sleep - Then by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Restless Sleep - Now by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Sharpener and Deck by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Continued Collapse by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Into the Backroom - Then by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Into the Backroom - Now by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Signature Item by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Wet Rot by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Rockin' On by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

Kitchen of Distinction by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

And here explaining the intricacies of his work is Rudy himself, telling me about how he dragged much of the original material out into the 400 ft deep backyard and burned it, but left it unattended and returned to find half the yard destroyed by a grass-fire and local emergency response parked all over the lot.

New Renovation by Ground State Photos, on Flickr

If all goes well, Rudy expects the house to be up for sale by the end of the summer, and he says he looks forward to seeing a new young couple with children swinging again from the backyard willow.

Happy Times Will Come Again by Ground State Photos, on Flickr