LIFE

Historic church is now a home

The salvaged turn of the 20th Century church organ is one of the many focal points within the Harsin church house. As is the ancient circus poster displayed.
The salvaged turn of the 20th Century church organ is one of the many focal points within the Harsin church house. As is the ancient circus poster displayed.
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Resident cat, Crumpet, seems right at home in the dining room of the church house.
Resident cat, Crumpet, seems right at home in the dining room of the church house.
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The one time sanctuary is now the cozy living room complete with a newly added fireplace and lowered timber ceiling.
The one time sanctuary is now the cozy living room complete with a newly added fireplace and lowered timber ceiling.
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Updated Mid-Century Modern light fixtures are combined with the worn exposed thick turn of the 20th Century brick wall within the renovated church house as seen in the back basement staircase.
Updated Mid-Century Modern light fixtures are combined with the worn exposed thick turn of the 20th Century brick wall within the renovated church house as seen in the back basement staircase.
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BEFORE PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place is getting a major refit in 2015. It was believed to be built in 1910.
BEFORE PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place is getting a major refit in 2015. It was believed to be built in 1910.
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AFTER PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910 is getting a major refit by the Harsin family.
AFTER PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910 is getting a major refit by the Harsin family.
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One of the best parts of the remodeling of the church house of Lauren and Joel Harsin are the wonderful furnishings that fill the home.
One of the best parts of the remodeling of the church house of Lauren and Joel Harsin are the wonderful furnishings that fill the home.
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The one time baptismal basin room is now an updated funtional kitchen pantry.
The one time baptismal basin room is now an updated funtional kitchen pantry.
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The main floor bath has been updated using many repurposed items such as the door way and sink cabinet.
The main floor bath has been updated using many repurposed items such as the door way and sink cabinet.
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A vintage fire brigade bucket from the UK is used as decoration atop the fireplace mantel. Homeowner, Joel Harsin, is a prefessional firefighter with IFD.
A vintage fire brigade bucket from the UK is used as decoration atop the fireplace mantel. Homeowner, Joel Harsin, is a prefessional firefighter with IFD.
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The original main entrance to the old church now a home has been updated with salvaged solid doors purchased from Midland Antiques.
The original main entrance to the old church now a home has been updated with salvaged solid doors purchased from Midland Antiques.
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An old industrial tin trash container is now used to hold firewood next to the newly added fireplace.
An old industrial tin trash container is now used to hold firewood next to the newly added fireplace.
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A tough leather tortoise ottoman compliments the solid walnut character grade flooring on the main level.
A tough leather tortoise ottoman compliments the solid walnut character grade flooring on the main level.
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The surviving upright piano that was left behind by past congregations has a place of honor placed beneath the west facing stained glass windows of the renovated church house.
The surviving upright piano that was left behind by past congregations has a place of honor placed beneath the west facing stained glass windows of the renovated church house.
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Metronet experienced a widespread cable outage across all TV platforms in all markets on Wednesday.
Metronet experienced a widespread cable outage across all TV platforms in all markets on Wednesday.
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The true focal point of the refitted church house are the original stained glass windows from 1910.
The true focal point of the refitted church house are the original stained glass windows from 1910.
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A collection of ancient pop bottles were discovered near the rear entrance to the old church.
A collection of ancient pop bottles were discovered near the rear entrance to the old church.
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Joel and Lauren Hope Harsin. The new owners of the old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910. They have transformed the historic structure into a unique living space.
Joel and Lauren Hope Harsin. The new owners of the old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910. They have transformed the historic structure into a unique living space.
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AFTER PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910 is getting a major refit by the Harsin family.
AFTER PHOTO: The old church at 9th and Camp in Ransom Place believed to be built in 1910 is getting a major refit by the Harsin family.
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