By Garratt Hasenstab
Owners: Beth & Jim Masterson
Architect: Sullivan Goulette & Wilson – www.sullivangoulette.com
Engineer: dbHMS – www.dbhms.com
Builder/ General Contractor: Crescent Rock – www.crescentrock.com
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