Inside Jacobs’ house
The Globe and Mail’s Jeff Gray had a piece in Wednesday’s paper about whether or not the city should buy Jane Jacobs’ house in The Annex. It’s on the market with an asking price of $850,000. Some folks at Toronto City Hall think it would be nice if they could buy it and turn it into a museum or something. Others, like Mayor David Miller, who relied on Jacobs’ guidance, thinks a plaque out front would be a nice, subtle way to pay tribute. Either way, this debate bores Quillblog silly.
But you know what’s more fun? Looking at pictures of other people’s houses. And thankfully, intrepid Quillblog reader Rebecca found the MLS.ca listing for Jacobs’ house, complete with photos. Interestingly, the listing promotes the fact that this was Jacobs’ home. And the Globe article says the real estate agent suggested keeping her office intact.
Related links:
Click here for the MLS listing
Click here for the Globe piece
