Historic Ruth Lyons home gets modern makeover
New owners Alex and Christie Kuhns added plenty of upgrades to the Mount Airy farmhouse that was once home to local TV legend Ruth Lyons and her husband, Herman Newman. But they made sure to preserve many of the historic features and charm.
Another view of the master bathroom. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The master bath. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The deck off the master bedroom. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
Another view of the master bedroom. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The master bedroom. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
A second-floor child's bedroom, (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
A second-floor nursery. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
A first-floor kitchenette. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
A first-floor bedroom. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The front hall. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The living room. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The living room and kitchen. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
Another view of the kitchen in the renovated home. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The new, open kitchen. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The original bar in the parlor. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The rear entrance through the parlor. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
Christie, Alex, and Kai Kuhns photographed in their Mount Airy home. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The front porch of the Mount Airy home. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers
The master bath in the Mount Airy home of Christie and Alex Kuhns. (Photo by Gary Landers/WCPO)Photo by: Gary Landers