Mavis and Tom's House
Mavis and Tom
Mavis and Tom McCallum moved into this home in 1999, attracted by the craftsmanship and built-in cabinetry and furniture. They have worked to recreate the home as their own while maintaining the original integrity of the wood and plaster work. Where there was once a woodshop in the basement, Mavis has created a secondary prep kitchen for large gatherings such as family reunions and charity dinners. The walls of the home now showcase Tom’s art alongside the woodworking of the Lange family. These additions of a work kitchen and artwork are one of the many ways Mavis and Tom made a house their home. House History The McCallum home was built in 1947 by John Lange and family, founders of Lange Brothers Architectural Woodworking Company. It is one of several Lange Brothers locally crafted homes in the area. The residence was built on a double lot and was among the first homes built in the Thurston Woods neighborhood, which was then a part of the Town of Granville. The Lange family lived here until 1999. The home showcases the craftsmanship of the family woodworking and furniture business, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2012. Mavis and Tom McCallum moved into this home in 1999, attracted by the craftsmanship and built-in cabinetry and furniture. They have worked to recreate the home as their own while maintaining the original integrity of the wood and plaster work. Where there was once a woodshop in the basement, Mavis has created a secondary prep kitchen for large gatherings such as family reunions and charity dinners. The walls of the home now showcase Tom’s art alongside the woodworking of the Lange family. These additions of a work kitchen and artwork are one of the many ways Mavis and Tom made a house their home. |