An Other Kinsey House, 655 Monroe St.

This house built circa 1890 by George and Phoebe Kinsey was probably built as a income property when first constructed at the northwest corner of 6th and Madison (now the site of Gray's Garden center for many years). The house was moved around the corner to it's present location sometime in the 1920's to clear the corner for a service station. The house was badly neglected for many years. finally being condemned in the early 1970's before it was bought by a young architect and his wife. The house surprising intact was updated where needed and restored where possible. The old carriage house was moved up against the original house adding much needed room for a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. While well maintained for a period in the late 90's early 2000's it is now getting a little rough around the edges again but still basically intact after 120 years.