Neil Armstrong's boyhood home built in 1908 hits market for $430,000
Neil Armstrong's childhood home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, has been listed for sale for $430,000. The current owner, who has preserved the property's historical connection to the astronaut, hopes the next buyer will continue to maintain its legacy.
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The sale of this property offers a unique look at the personal history of a major historical figure and the efforts involved in preserving cultural heritage.
Neil Armstrong’s boyhood home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, has gone on the market for the first time in nearly 40 years, with an asking price of $430,000.The two-storey house at 601 W. Benton St. is being sold by 82-year-old retired history teacher Karen Mikesell, who bought the property in 1988 and has spent decades preserving its character and connection to the first man on the Moon.The house was built in 1908 and has changed little on the outside. Its large front porch remains, while the interior layout is largely intact despite updates over the years.Armstrong’s family bought the property in 1944, when he was a teenager.
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