Adapted form the 1998 House Tour Guide (Page 108)

The bungalow style house located at 69 Mott Avenue was in a seriously deteriorated condition when acquired by Dr. and Mrs. Roger Gerry in 1993. A bungalow is defined in the Oxford dictionary as a one storied house usually located in a suburban area. William J. Strong, Edgar's father, lived at 69 Mott Avenue from 1923 until his death in 1941. Edgar Strong, according to title claim, owned the house although his father, William bequeathed house and property located at Mott Avenue to his son in 1941. The terms of William's will bequeathed use of a cottage to the rear of 69 Mott Avenue to his foster daughter, Jane E. Blankmeyer, during the time of her natural life. This structure was subsequently used as a garage and through the years became badly deteriorated. Restoration of the house at 69 Mott Avenue began In 1995 and was completed in 1997. The garage was rebuilt in 1997 employing the original plan as much as possible. Tenants had occupied the house prior to the Gerry acquisition and it stood empty much of the time when vandalism took place. House and property were conveyed to Susan Bader in August 1997.