Once again, our historic buildings mean nothing! The old house my father grew up in, along with numerous other inhabitants, was bulldozed yesterday! The building known as the JD Miller house, on Miller Road was built in the teen's, or twenty's by my grandparents and the Zeil's. Not only did they tear down the house, but also the old, old Cedar in the front yard, which by the way, drinks how many hundreds of gallons of water each year, vital in a low lying area! It was huge! The house was a wood frame that could have been moved. But, no opportunity was given for that option. I understand that Ollie and Mr. Blue can be thanked for this?
Has it occurred to anyone that there are very few structures in SoWal that are over 50 years old? Doesn't our history mean anything?
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Beach FanaticAuthor
good point. And your right, the tree doesnt look like it has many more days ahead of it and that simply sux. Ive seen all to many big oaks taken down for ugly development
The tree that was removed was actually a Juniper/Cyprus of considerable age in the front of the house. I don't believe it's shown in the photo. The stump was salvaged fortunately, although too late for the rest of it.
As I said before, my dad's family lived there when he was a child. It was a very small house. Numerous others have lived in the house as well. Considering he was a community leader, not only the SWMC, one of the founders of the volunteer fire department, but also a Constable. He gave much of himself for the betterment of this community.
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Beach FanaticAuthor
To put something on the Historic Register, you have to actually own the property. Neighbors can't do that. As far as being notable, it depends on your opinion of the native residents of South Walton. If the opinion is less than honorable, then the few old structures that are left are worthless. If the opinion is based on actual information, then a different response is required, and our history is important.
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And to edit from above, the HPWA quarterly meeting is Sunday Sept 13, not the 16th. I have a dentist appt on the 16th. You know things are rough when you get those two confused. 
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