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Lucy's House Restorations
Although Lucy's House is noted for its architectural charm and historical preservation today, the journey and process in preserving the home and restoring it to its original beauty was not easy. This undertaking took a painstaking level of commitment and attention to detail, as well as a great deal of time, dedication, and funding. The restoration process began in June of 2024 and lasted for about a year of architectural, cultural, and historical preservation. This page will display the results of the long and difficult affair of preserving and restoring Lucy’s House with before and after comparisons.
Before
After
These pictures show the side of the house closer to the Hudson Publishing Company. During the restoration, the driveway was repaved, a charming front courtyard was bricked and enclosed, new plants were installed, a potentially dangerous tree was removed, and many other changes were made to ensure Lucy's House feels like the home it was always meant to be.
Before
After
Pictured above is the back of Lucy's House. Before restoration, there was an open space with exposed air conditioning units. During restoration, the area was rebricked and a small fence was constructed to provide privacy to the guests and create the signature back courtyard and seating area with its charming, white, wooden fence. This area serves as a relaxing outdoor space for guests to enjoy the lovely seasons in Northeast Ohio.
Before
After
Pictured above is the back of Lucy's House. Before restoration, there was an open space with exposed air conditioning units. During restoration, the area was rebricked and a small fence was constructed to provide privacy to the guests and create the signature back courtyard and seating area with its charming, white, wooden fence. This area serves as a relaxing outdoor space for guests to enjoy the lovely seasons in Northeast Ohio.
Before
After
These pictures show the back entrance of Lucy's House and the reserved parking spots. Note the repaved parking lot, repainted exterior, new plants, and decorated flowerbeds. During preservation, restoring the beauty of the inside and outside of the historic home was emphasized, as it is important that guests and visitors feel the charm of Lucy's House from the moment they pull onto the property until they have to leave.
Before
After
The parking lot before restoration was cracked, dirty, and not level, which is visible in the above photos. This posed a risk of tripping and bouncy driving in the parking lot behind Lucy's House. To improve the experience of guests, the parking lot was completely repaved, parking spaces were marked clearly, and poles were added to direct drivers safely.
Before
After
The lower level guest room with a king bed, lovingly called "The Peacock Room," functioned as a conference room when Lucy's House was used as an office space building. It underwent a significant restoration effort to be as comfortable and welcoming as it is today while providing a unique and charming sleep experience for guests. Note the hand-selected wall paper, unique art pieces, and hand-crafted furniture.
Before
After
The 'before' photo to the left of the Conference Room at Lucy's House was taken part of the way into the restoration process, yet the significant difference in beauty, essence, and vibrance is still very visible between the two photos. Today, the Conference Room is often used as a dining area for guests and a space for day meetings, small business gatherings, and other intimate events. See our Opportunities page to learn more about this part of Lucy's House.