Edmond’s 1902-built Angel House sold

By: J. David Chapman//Guest Columnist//August 31, 2016

The Angel House at 203 E. Main St. in Edmond. (Courtesy photo)

EDMOND – A significant real estate transaction happened this week in downtown Edmond. It was not significant because of the size – less than $400,000 – but because of the age and history of the property. The 2,740-square-foot Victorian cottage, built in 1902, is at 203 E. Main St. at Boulevard. Known as The Angel House, it was listed and sold by brokers at Realty1.

According to the Edmond Historical Society, the name comes from John Anglea, an Edmond banker who acquired the home in 1907. His wife had a tailoring school in the home and sold Spirella corsets. She also taught art lessons there.

Records show that the Little family purchased the home in the 1970s and began its restoration. It was later bought by Joe Dixon and housed the Oklahoma Abstract and Title Co. Dixon sold it to Dave and Catherine Pendley in 1995. The Pendleys restored the wraparound porch to its original design and added a Victorian garden.

Dave and Catherine Pendley said they were glad to tell passersby about the history of the 114-year-old landmark, but what they enjoyed most about ownership was entertaining family and friends on the porch of the old home at the largest Fourth of July parade in the country. The Edmond Fourth of July parade ran near the home and the Pendleys could always be found with friends and family on the decorated Victorian porch, front and center.

Catherine Pendley gets nostalgic when talking about the home.

“I’ve always loved this house,” she said. “It’s just so charming and romantic, the way that my town should look.”

The property was purchased by Britton and Candace Hobbs. Candace Hobbs is an Edward Jones financial adviser and plans to move her financial services office to the building. Immediate plans include returning the hardwood floors to their original beauty and installing Americans with Disabilities Act provisions including a handicap ramp.

Editor’s note: J. David Chapman is the owner of Realty1.