What is the story with this house??

[deathstar]

I know it was floated along the river and moved to that location sometime in the 90's, I think? I was just a youngster then, so I really don't know about it. I've heard rumors that the Wife of the family died and the house wasn't fully finished because it really hit the family hard. I don't know if thats true, but it does seem to fit. But what's the story behind it? I tried asking in my introduction, and another user commented on the same thing in the actual news posting.

The house is located on Lakeshore Blvd. in between Blanding Blvd. & Bayview Elementary.

[teresangel]

Per JAH, page 36:

W. G. Toomer Residence
241 West Ashley Street
1902
Architect & Builder Unk

"This is one of the last examples of the numerous large homes built Downtown after the 1901 Fire...Wiley G. Toomer, first owner of the Colonial Revival style house, was the co-owner of the Wilson and Toomer Fertilizer Company, the largest fertilizer producer in Florida...Moved to 2700 Lake Shore Blvd. in 1993."

The book includes two photos, both before the move.  It looks like the present owners have attempted to return the second porch to the front.

That's all I've got 

[deathstar]

That's perfect, thanks for digging that info up! I now know a lil bit more about it lol.

[ChriswUfGator]

Unless I'm mistaken, the story goes that Sally Suslak, general manager of Atkinson & Knight, and her hubby owned two contiguous lots in riverside. When that home was about to be demolished, she got it for free and moved it onto their extra lot.

Not sure what the deal is with it, but judging by the late model benz in the driveway in your picture I doubt they're having financial problems. If you're that interested, give her a call at her office.

[deathstar]

Unless I'm mistaken, the story goes that Sally Suslak, general manager of Atkinson & Knight, and her hubby owned two contiguous lots in riverside. When that home was about to be demolished, she got it for free and moved it onto their extra lot.

Not sure what the deal is with it, but judging by the late model benz in the driveway in your picture I doubt they're having financial problems. If you're that interested, give her a call at her office.

Well, that definitely seems a more logical explanation. What I did mean about the "hit the family hard" comment though, was that restoring the house wasn't the #1 thing on their mind after the wife may of possibly passed away. Thanks for the reply though, much appreciated.

[kgore]

My old best friend used to live there.  When we were in elementary school they moved the house over on the barge, and it was in halves.  Then got it up and set up, then their mother's cancer came back and got much worse.  All hopes of restoring the house halted to spend time with the mother.  Once the mother passed, the father did not care anymore.  They do not have financial issues, I just don't think they care, knowing the family. 

[MattnJax]

Wow, this is so cool. I never knew there was a comment section about this house. Growing up in the Lakeshore area, I was always curious about this house. As I've heard the stories about how it was floated down the river.  But as the years past, it never seemed to improve. Now that I don't live in Lakeshore anymore, I rarely drive by it. When I do though, I always check on the progress, but their never seems to be any.

[ricker]

the inside is rich in detail.  and yes, he likes the older mercs.
4 stall garage (a.k.a. carbarn) added and new roof on both buildings keep them tight to the weather. nice folks.