We're moving! "Goodbye, Highland... Hello, Highland?!"

Why the crazy title post?  We sold our place on Morgan Avenue in Highland Park and are moving to Highland Avenue in S. St. Paul!

Our new digs - front yard from the street!

This is our new home - we are very excited!  It was built in 1895 and is in the Victorian style.  Here's some history on this place first...

"Offered for sale for only the 5th time in 118 years is the Arthur D.S. Clark House, featuring expansive river valley views. Extensive exterior restoration, third floor renovation, and garage addition are just some of the updates to this historic home.

"Arthur D. S. Clark moved to South St. Paul (then known as South Park) in 1886 where he operated the Clark & Co. grocery store, a thriving business that helped establish the first Post Office in 1887. The Clark store also served as a church and Sunday school. His large family first lived in a home on the Northwest corner of 15th and Thompson Avenues, when in 1897 he finally move them into the newly constructed mansion we see today.

"The home was extravagant for the area, adorned with elaborate porches and climbing vines, as well as water and power supplied by a windmill. It even had its own grass tennis court! The beautiful Victorian stayed in the Clark family until 1959, when it was sold to the Schmidt family. From that time, only two additional families have owned the home - will you be the 5th?"

Apparently, yes, we are the 5th owners!  Very cool!

Side view from the yard.

Kitchen - needs a little work, but high ceilings!

Main floor - living room.

Formal dining room off kitchen.

Main staircase - fireplace close-up; Cynthia loves the wood burning fireplace!

Main floor: study/library.

3rd floor - game/movie room?!

Full Bath recently finished on 3rd floor.

Deck built to match Victorian style of home - 3 car garage in back.

These are just a few highlights.  House has 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor and large laundry room on 2nd floor.  There are multiple ways to expand to 5+ bedrooms as our family grows.  In addition, Mike is still only about 15 mins. from work - Deo gratias!  We are excited to move on August 13th.

Here are some pics of our current place on Morgan - it's been a great home and we'll miss it.