"I have to do something with the property. I'm stuck. I can't restore it. There would be a lot of money involved in fixing an old home up. The house sits on a site that can be developed into a small apartment or condominium complex, which could be more lucrative to a builder."
"The blue, two-story home, which was built about 1895, is distinctive for its Queen Anne-style design, such as ornamental woodwork, scale-like shingles and elaborate, elongated windows. The structure is referred to as the Cusick Home, named after the second husband of Hastings' grandmother, Julia."
"We're down to just a handful of these. The best examples of the Queen-Anne style are becoming increasingly rare in the city, making preservation efforts critical for maintaining architectural heritage."
A Victorian home built around 1895 at 315 E. Amerige Ave. faces potential demolition as its owner, Janet Hastings, seeks a permit to increase the property's marketability. The blue, two-story Cusick Home features distinctive Queen Anne architectural elements including ornamental woodwork and elaborate windows. Hastings, who has owned the property for 90 years, states restoration costs are prohibitive. The city's Redevelopment Agency manager attempts to find buyers interested in preservation or relocation. However, offers received have been low, as developers view the valuable land as suitable for apartment or condominium development. Fullerton Heritage and preservationists advocate for saving this rare remaining example of Queen Anne architecture in the city.
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