In Pursuit of Hough; Resident Ina Hennessy Works to Give Historic District a Personal Touch

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A home that simply looks old can be labeled historic in two ways, says Hough researcher Ina Hennessy.

Either the original exterior has remained largely unchanged for at least a half-century, or past occupants of the home made significant contributions to the community.

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In Pursuit of Hough; Resident Ina Hennessy Works to Give Historic District a Personal Touch

The first qualifier can be determined rather easily by looking at old photographs of the house and through books that catalog architectural designs of a particular period. Is the home Arts-and- Crafts style? Art deco? Victorian?

But uncovering the stories of past residents requires a bit more digging.

It's a challenge Hennessy has relished. In ...

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