Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million
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Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million
In 1986, Christopher and Steve White acquired the Gilbert Mansion in Ypsilanti for just $1. Over 14 months, they transformed the dilapidated historic building into a seven-unit apartment complex. Constructed in 1861, the mansion was on the brink of demolition. Its revival has turned it into a notable landmark in Ypsilanti, and it is currently listed for $1.13 million, exemplifying the power of adaptive reuse.
It sounds like a dream come true for any old-house lover: two brothers buy a grand historic Michigan mansion for just $1. The catch? The building is abandoned, with broken windows, a missing front door, and so neglected that even demolition is an option. Four decades later, Christopher and Steve White's decision seems like a remarkable investment. The brothers already had experience restoring old homes when they came across the abandoned Gilbert…
Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 and spent 14 months saving it from demolition; four decades later, the restored property is asking $1.13 million - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES
Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilanti’s crumbling 1861 Gilbert Mansion for just $1 in 1986 (Image Credit: Christopher White via Realtor.com) A historic mansion in Ypsilanti, Michigan, that once appeared headed for demolition has taken a remarkable turn over the past four decades. Christopher and Steve White, two builders who had previously renovated historic properties ... Read more The post Two Michigan builder brothers bought Ypsilant…
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