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Posted on June 7, 2012 by Sonoma Valley Sun

Work is underway at the Martelli House, a.k.a. ‘The Haunted House, at 131 Fourth St. E. The structure stood empty and neglected for decades, boarded-up and overgrown. Now, a team led by architect Robert Baumann and owner Bill Jasper is restoring the house to its earlier glory, right down to the wrap-around porches, circular driveway and stone fountains. Baumann said the stately home started as a humble one-story structure, probably in 1907. Over the years, additions were made – and not well. “I’m very excited construction has begun, but it has turned out to be quite a challenge,” Baumann said. The old gal “was built like a house of cards.”




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