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Old church now Woosleys' home

  • Jan 7, 2020
  • Jan 7, 2020

Tyler and Monica Lee Woosley renovated the former First United Methodist Church in Genoa City. First constructed in 1891, the building was restored and updated with various modern amenities. 

Main entrance

Main entrance

The main entrance to the Woosley residence, 518 Booth St., Genoa City, formerly the First United Methodist Church.

Steve Targo, Regional News

Former worship area

Former worship area

The Woosleys turned the old worship area of First United Methodist Church into their kitchen/dining room/living room, with a balcony protruding out from the second-floor office.

Contributed photo, Regional News

Explosives?

Explosives?

Sometimes, people find strange things when they clean out an old home they just purchased. Tyler and Monica Lee Woosley discovered an old box they suspect contained dynamite stowed away under the eaves of the old church they bought in November 2017.

Contributed photo, Regional News

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

The master bedroom features the original wainscoting and chair rails on the walls, plus various amenities — including safes that Woosleys use as nightstands.

Steve Targo photos, Regional News

Writer's office

Writer's office

The office of writer Monica Lee Woosley is on the second floor. To the right is the door to the bell tower, which the Woosleys restored.

Steve Targo, Regional News

The Woosleys

The Woosleys

Tyler and Monica Lee Woosley.

Steve Targo, Regional News

From the balcony

From the balcony

The living and dining rooms of the Woosley residence, as seen from the second-floor balcony.

Master bath

Master bath

The new master bathroom.

Steve Targo, Regional News

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