1952- PRESENT DAY

In 1952 Attorney Arthur Weiss & John T. Damm bought the building from the City of Flint for the purpose using the residence for their legal practice. The house fallen into great disrepair, presenting a formidable challenge for any new owner to renovate to it’s former glory. The home was then purchased by a young Attorney in the Flint Area who was beloved by many John M. Wright, who started detailed renovations on both the interior and exterior when he gained ownership in 1973.

Soon after the repairs commence, the tales of ghost stories became the forefront of the attention surrounding the house, rumors of the former occupants spectral sightings became the highlight of the 1984 Halloween Edition of the Flint Journal newspaper.

“I went down to the basement to dig out some old and I left the door open. Then I heard the door start slowly close… and then it just closed, like someone had given it a shove… I ran upstairs. There was no one there, no window open, no draft, nothing”

-John M. Wright Attorney, for the Flint Journal

Attorney Eric Mead purchased the residence from Attorney John M. Wright in 2013, after working here for a few short years he embarked on the challenge of owning and operating the building, with the goal to completely revamp the home with up to date modern luxuries of life while also being able to enjoy the nostalgia of the past. The Cornwall Building served as a stable foundation for Eric’s legal career under his mentor for many years Martin Tykoski.

The back porch is the most recent larger modification made to the home, which transformed a large enclosed porch into a utility closet, and vestibule which welcomes clients back into time with handmade stained glass and six foot wooden oak doors. On the right see before and after looks from the property from over the years.

The restoration made to the fire place was another large restoration project taken under by Attorney Wright in the 70’s.

See the progress below of how the fireplace in the main office came under historical restoration to uncover a beautiful hand painted marsh vista.

Over the years our office has been an excellent example of the wonderful residential architectural design Flint had to offer during the late 1800’s. Everyone who works here is able to appreciate the historical nature of this home, and strives to protect the antiquity for future generations.

Here are before and after photos of the renovations done on the fireplace in the main office