The Mitchell House

Uploaded: September 26, 2012 20:25:49

Description

This majestic three story home built by a skilled carpenter in 1919 was full of then unheard of luxuries. Plumbed for running water, wired for power (which did not arrive until the early 50′s) and even a dumb waiter, this house had it all.
Times got hard in the late 20′s and by 1929 the Mitchell family that built the home packed up and moved some four hours east to Indian Head Saskatchewan.
The view from inside the home is breathtaking. Built on a small hill, from the second and third story you can see the rolling countryside for miles around, but move to the main floor and the view is gone with only the yard in eyes reach.
By 1959 she was abandoned for good. Robbed and looted over the years all that remains is an empty shell. Plans for restoration are on hold because of a million dollar price tag.
GTC 2012

Comments

Tiia Vissak September 27, 2012

a great story-telling image! #1488751

Gord MacEachern September 27, 2012

What a shame, but a great place to photograph. Great capture Heather!! #10343131

Monnie Ryan September 27, 2012

Beautifully captured, Heather! Sad that it's in this kind of shape - clearly it would take lots of money to restore it. #10343369

Tammy Espino September 27, 2012

Be careful in there!! A super composition! #10344066

Debbie Bray September 28, 2012

Great history, but sometimes, it just goes beyond repair. Wonderful capture Heather! Love all the fine detail here! #10345386

Jeffrey R. Bange September 28, 2012

Great find and beautifully captured Heather with great lighting and detail, love your story that accompanied it. #10345638

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 29, 2012

Remember the movie Money Pit, that's what this reminds me of. WONDERFUL capture my friend!! <>< #10346296

Mary Dimitriw level-classic September 30, 2012

What a sight and story...wonderful Heather! #10347317

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 30, 2012

A terrific story-telling image, Heather. Wonderful tones, textures, and composition. #10347524

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