A Preservation Save
A few years ago, 4429 Pembroke Lane was forlorn and neglected by its landlord. Neighbors talked about the idea of buying the property and tearing it down...
Mark Everetts saw the potential and purchased it and turned it into a beautiful home. The gardens are spectacular and the home is vibrant, full of life, and creative. Rather than empty lot, this neighborly block is even more cheerful than before - and the Association has a great Board Member.
This is definitely a preservation save. Thank you, Mark!
The house is one of the oldest in Section B. We hope you enjoy the newspaper clipping from 1920 that talks about the original owner. Here is the text:
"HAROLD B. CHANEY'S HOME IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTH WOOD PARK
The residence of Harold B. Chaney, of the drafting department of S. F. Bowser & Co. was built in the latter part of 1919. It is situated on Pembroke Lane in South Wood Park, overlooking the wooded section, and near the double boulevard that heads to the old mill road. Mr. Chaney showed his profound belief in the beauties and future of South Wood Park by buying one lot as an investment and another as a site for the bungalow shown above.
This house is furnished in old ivory and mahogany throughout, with hard wood floors, the latest bath room fixtures, and all that goes into the construction of a modern and ideal home. It is reached by way of the beautiful ornamental entrance to South Wood park at Rudisill and Indiana avenues, and then south through the wooded section to Pembroke Lane."
