1942 Minimal Traditional in Akron, OH
6/6/23
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Posted on OHD: 6/6/23. Last OHD Update: 6/8/23.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
757 Jason Ave, Akron, OH 44314
Art is the distilled essence of the human soul - Some merely sip at the intoxicating brew of creativity, others merely sate their thirst, but for a few, creativity flows like an unending stream, painting the canvas of our world with strokes of brilliance that endure on walls and canvases, across wood and stone, upon floors and ceilings. Nestled within the humble confines of a brick-and-mortar Cape Cod dwelling, a man was bestowed a canvas to express the vivid tableau of his soul. With eyes gleaming with mischief and anticipation, he embarked on a quest to infuse this home, already brimming with unique features, with an added dimension of enchantment, whimsy, and the extraordinary. From ivy scaling the exterior walls, its persistent tendrils navigating the weather-worn brick, to a quaint copper awning crowning the entrance, this abode was no stranger to charm. A sunroom boasting century-old wooden floors, imbued with stories of hallowed Sundays spent in a distant West Virginian church; a detached garage, its covered patio cradled under an antique weathervane that dances with the capricious winds, marrying form and function in silent accord. Yet, it was the awe-striking art adorning the walls and ceilings that truly breathed life into the edifice. The result of a 15-year love affair with creativity - a testament to the entwined dance of art and life. They spar and twirl, console and exult, two commonplace entities transformed into something extraordinary through their union.
3 Bed ∙ 1 Bath ∙ 1,441 Sq Ft ∙ 0.1 Ac.
Was Listed With
Eric Cooper
Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty Portage Lakes
(330) 645-2960
Reference Links
State: Ohio | Region: Midwest (East North Central) | Associated Styles or Type: Minimal Traditional | Period & Associated Styles: Minimal Traditional (1935-1950), Modern (1900+) |
































