Renovations: Before and After Photos.

 The Octagon House stood as originally built from 1856 to 1900.  The house was continually occupied from 1856 until 1973 as a private residence. From 1973 until now it has not been occupied, however, as of recently the house used for office space and as a main gathering area for the retirement community planned for the area.

The Octagon House
circa 1860s

 The Octagon House at Cedar Point received three major renovations. The first around 1900, the second in 1940s to 1950, and the third began in 2001 and took two and one half years.

Renovation #1... Major renovations done in 1900 were:

• Porch on back replaced
• Eaves that are currently on house were added 
• 11 of the 12 fireplaces were converted from wood to coal by reducing the size of the fireboxes and adding metal fronts
• Painting
• Adding wallpaper to several rooms



The Octagon House
circa 1970s



Renovation #2... 1940 to 1950 include:

• 1940 - Electricity added by way of a standard ceramic light fixture in each room and sparse receptacles throughout.
• 1950 - Plumbing was added
• Kitchen brought in to the main house
• Kitchen added upstairs
• Two indoor bathrooms added, one on each floor 

The Octagon House

2011

 Renovation #3... 2001-2004 bring the structure up to date and as we see it today. All work was completed in the style of the original building. Renovations were done by professionals and volunteers and include:

• Replacing exterior siding
• Replacing roof and ceiling of cupola
• Removal and replacement of all original ceilings, interior walls, and exterior walls.
• Replacing of all rotted sills
• Removal of kitchen and baths from 1950 renovations
• Installation of new kitchen and bathrooms
• Rewiring
• Installation of telephones, computers, and media devices throughout the house
• Re-plumbing
• Installation of insulation under the floor, in the walls and attic
• Installation of geothermal heating and air conditioning system
• Refinishing of floors on first level
• Removal and replacing of interior bannister's
• Installation of electronic security system and fire protection system
• Replacement of all windows in cupola
• Addition of doors on second floor
• Relocation of doors on first floor for hallway across to all rooms on west side
• Installation of custom cabinetry
• Repair or replacement of all windows on first and second floors
• Repair and re-hanging of all exterior doors
• Repair of 56 woodpecker holes in exterior of house
• Replacement of chimney above roof-line
• Restoration of the fireplaces to their original depth
• Replacement of floor in southwest room
• Installation of 10 foot wide wrap-around porch

Before and after photos for comparison...