2012 Interior Rehabilitation Award winner
The Interior Rehabilitation Award is presented for the most impressive interior restoration project in Old town Noblesville.
Ray and Sherry Faust’s stately home at 1254 Maple Avenue holds a rich family history. Ray’s parents purchased the home in 1949 and raised their family in this sprawling Queen Anne. Ray has many happy memories growing up in this home and he and his wife hope to move in when the interior restoration is completed. After that, the white aluminum siding will come down and the home will be returned to its former glory.
It is perhaps unusual for Noblesville Preservation Alliance to give its annual “Interior Restoration Award” to a home which is not completely finished. Of course, those of us who own a historic home know though that the work is never done. The house was one of the favorite homes on the Noblesville Tour of Historic Homes this past fall. The restoration work that has been completed is thorough and sensitive. NPA is certain that the work which remains will be just as incredible. The Fausts have stripped and refinished all the trim and doors, the foundation has been leveled and new structural beams added, transoms have been revealed, hardware has been stripped, pocket doors restored, original light fixtures preserved, leaded glass front door restored and the list goes on and on. Congratulations to the Fausts on their great work on Maple Avenue. Their home will serve as beautiful visual encouragement for more great historic preservation in the area.
