Historic Edmond home takes work, tears

 
By Jason Singer
Published: July 3, 2008

EDMOND — The 3,000-square foot, three-story house at 525 N Jackson St. more closely resembled a Stephen King creation than an inhabitable home.

Termites ravaged the infrastructure. Warped floors rose and fell like miniature hills. Dead birds were in the walls.

"It was an absolute nightmare,” Ben Floyd said.

Not anymore. In 2005, Floyd's mother, Mariana Lloyd , bought the dilapidated manor for $175,...


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