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Geneva Tudor revived with modern energy enhancements

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Geneva couple Ernie Mahaffey and his wife, Sheila Penrose, recently completed a historic restoration of a Tudor Rivival home on South First Street in Geneva.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Mahaffey points out the energy-saving materials built around the original window panes in order to seal them.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

The project’s goal was to make the house not only energy efficient, but marketably appealing for a modern-day family. This is the original fireplace.

Kristin Ackmann | Staff Photographer

Ernie Mahaffey purchased this historic home in Geneva that was built in 1929 hoping to make it more energy efficient through the renovation process.

RICK WEST | Staff Photographer, 2010

Because the home sits in Geneva’s historic preservation district, renovation guidelines did not allow for the replacement of the old windows.

RICK WEST | Staff Photographer, 2010

The home’s interior was gutted down to the studs and new insulation was added to the walls and ceiling.

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Old homes are usually anything but energy efficient. But old house aficionados made the sacrifice. They loved the nooks and crannies, charming trim and antique feel of their homes. One Geneva couple fell into that category, until they got more interested in energy issues.

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