The Sabine house did receive a new kitchen with granite countertops and a porcelain backsplash that gives a nod to a more vintage style. The base of the island is constructed from reclaimed 19th century wood — much of what came from that house. The wrap-around porch is original to the house, but FW Heritage did decide to extend it to the back of the house. Built in 1883 by a bookkeeper and his wife — Carl and Anna Hirzel —who owned it for 22 years. the Sabine house was then purchased in 1904 by August and Minna von Haxthausen. The kitchen cabinets are original with old hardware.
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