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A blog of our restoration project of the

Robert & Rebecca Liebner /William Ivans House, built 1961, Restored 2019 - 2021

Received San Diego

Historic Resource Designation

July 22, 2021

Historical Landmark #1425

La Jolla Jewel Award 2022

Residential Restoration Post-War

People in Preservation Award 2022

SOHO (Save Our Heritage Org)

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Home: Welcome

Joan Gand

And so it begins

In May of 2019, we began a restoration/renovation of this amazing and unusual Mid Century Modern home from 1961. Our realtor, MCM...

Joan Gand

Exterior restoration

Once the inside was completed, we realized that the outside looked worn and needed some love. We hired Peek painting to restore the...

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Before and After

Here are some comparison photos showing our befores and afters, and in some cases, we have original 1960s photos as well. How did we get...

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Exposed aggregate cement driveway

The existing driveway had many large cracks, and didn't drain correctly. It also didn't line up with the entry deck, and people would...