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historic remodel is not just a project. It’s a passionate pursuit for all involved. Take, for example, the remodel of four vacation rental units at 102 Padre Martinez Lane. Owner Jeff Shardell, and his core crew, threw their hearts into the remodel.
The 4,500-square-foot building is registered as “Cultural Property No. 860” on the National Register of Historic Places. The home’s original Territorial architecture contributes to the historic significance of the area. (The historic Taos Plaza is just one block away.) “In San Francisco, I have done 15 big remodels of 30- to 40-yearold homes,” says Shardell. “But I love to come to Taos and do ‘a period piece’ remodel.” During the remodel, the town of Taos Planning and Zoning Department inspected to ensure the exterior historic character of the building was unaltered. That was no problem for Shardell, who admires the classic Territorial style of the building. From 1853 to 1912, New Mexico was a territory of the United States. This period brought an influx of Americans from the Midwest and East Coast. These newcomers created a Territorial architectural style that is different from the Indian Pueblo style and the Spanish hacienda style. Shardell and Lafe Harrower, contractor/builder of Lucus Construction, took extra steps to revitalize many features that were still in excellent shape. Enchanted Homes Vol. CII •
Jeff Shardell, Owner
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