Built on a hillside overlooking the Ottawa River, this home dates back to 1925 when Toledo's place in the auto industry took a pivotal turn. Ward Canaday, an industrious businessman, endeavored to build a home and relocate his family to Toledo amidst a successful career at Willys Overland Motors. Rising to president and chairman. Canaday laid the foundation for what is now Jeep, an icon of Toledo industry. Nearly 100 years later, and after decades of unoccupied neglect, our clients pursued a vision to revitalize the structure, honoring the history and charm of the original architecture while introducing a calm contemporary aesthetic. The home underwent extensive restoration, foundation repairs, numerous structural interventions, a complete window replacement, gutter replacement, and reimagined bathrooms, and modern mechanical and electrical systems were installed. A new kitchen addition, vaulted ceilings, and minimalist sliding glass doors were carefully placed to complement the home's volume and leave the existing roofline unobstructed. A custom-blend limestone exterior and pre-patina zinc standing seam metal roof were elected to harmonize with adjacent materials. The use of a warm interior palette and herringbone flooring, and an elongated kitchen island enhance the many features of the old home's interior.
