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The recently renovated historic home at 613 Grant Ave., built between 1901-1905, was open to the community for tours March 5-6, 2026, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The Michaels Organization, in partnership with Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities, restored the home to preserve features such as fireplaces, built-in cabinetry and stair railing while replacing the windows and modernizing HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. The home is a pilot project for other improvements being made to historic housing on post. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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A "before" photo on display shows the transformation to a bathroom during a tour March 5, 2026, of the renovated "pilot house" at 613 Grant Ave., Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems were modernized during the renovation, windows were replaced, and preserved features such as stairs and built-in cabinetry were stripped of lead paint. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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Juanita Williams, customer service representative with Michaels Military Housing/Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities, welcomes guests and answers questions during the open house at 613 Grant Ave. March 5, 2026, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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Juanita Williams, customer service representative with Michaels Military Housing/Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities, talks with Daisy Martinez and Karmina Baltierra, both residents of Osage Village, as they complete their tour of the renovated historic home at 613 Grant Ave. March 5, 2026, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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Natalia London and 5-year-old Keshaun, residents of Osage Village, tour the top floor of 613 Grant Ave. during an open house to showcase recent renovations March 5, 2026, in Main Post at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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A photo on display in the kitchen during the tour March 5, 2026, shows the "before" state to highlight improvements made, such as new appliances. Photo by Prudence Siebert/Fort Leavenworth Lamp
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A home built more than 120 years ago is ready for the next generation of Army families. Residents and community members toured 613 Grant Avenue during a historic home open house at Fort Leavenworth March 5 and 6.
Originally built between 1901–1905, the home was carefully restored by The Michaels Organization, in partnership with Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities and Fort Leavenworth, with a focus on preserving the historical features that give these homes their character.
Inside, guests saw original fireplaces, hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, and brick masonry, in addition to modern upgrades to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and structural systems designed to support Army families today.
This restoration serves as a pilot project for future historic housing improvements across Fort Leavenworth, combining preservation with continued investment in the community.
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