Group is lauded for restoration of historic 1930s bungalow

In an otherwise-well-kept Moline neighborhood, the house on the highly visible corner of 27th Street and 15th Avenue was an eyesore. It was in foreclosure, with trees growing next to the foundation and in the gutters, and a blue tarp was draped over the leaking roof.

Littered with debris and marred by mold, the for sale as-is home was more than a typical buyer would want to tackle.

But Shane Scott who makes a business of buying, fixing and reselling houses saw the otherwise-attractive 1930s bungalow as an opportunity. He bought the property and, with the help of three associates, restored it both inside and out over a four-month period in 2011.

Once it was finished, the home was certified mold-clear by RCM Laboratories Inc., a third-party mold-testing company in Moline, and it had a new roof, new windows, a new heating and air-conditioning system, a new kitchen and bathroom and new doors, trim and light fixtures.

In short, it was pretty much a new house.

Not only did the undertaking provide a home for a new family, but it also helped maintain the neighborhoods integrity.

In recognition of that important work, Scott and co-workers Heath Everson and Bob and Terry Cones received the Moline Preservation Societys neighborhood stabilization award in ceremo-nies held Wednesday at the Butterworth Center.

I live nearby and walk that area with my dog, and I was impressed with the work they did, said Tom Bracke, a member of the citys preservation commission. These guys made it a beautiful home again.

Eight other individuals or entities also were cited for preservation work at the event last week.

Rehabbing a way of life

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Group is lauded for restoration of historic 1930s bungalow