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1923
In 1923, Ray R. and Esther Taylor Chugg built this one-level home of frame masonry veneer construction with full basement on property acquired from Levi J. Taylor Sr., Esther’s father. Ray and Esther raised their family in this home along with two grandsons (Lynn and Ralph Edwards).
The lane east of this home was used by Levi’s family and others to drive their cattle down to the lower pastures. Harrisville City named the lane “Chugg Lane” after the couple.
When the United States Government acquired acres of the lower property west of the railroad tracks for a Defense Depot, officials put an entrance gate to the lane on that side of the railroad tracks. Though not a main access, the lane was used as a means of entry to and from the Defense Depot on to North Harrisville Road.
After the war, vagrants often rode the rails. Chugg’s barn was located near the lane not far from the railroad tracks. Esther put blankets in the barn on the hay for wanderers who may be seeking overnight shelter.
Ray and Esther passed away, and Dennis Zampedri bought the home. After he spent an extended…period of time in jail, Zampedri came home to find his utilities turned off and his property in foreclosure. On December 1, 2001, in an intoxicated state, Zampedri assaulted a neighbor over a property dispute. He then armed himself with a rifle and a pistol and retreated to his chicken coup.
Police officers were called to investigate the assault, and Zampeddri engaged them in a standoff. He fired a number of shots, nearly hitting one of the officers. After lengthy negotiations, Zampedri submitted to arrest, and his conviction to charges resulted in imprisonment.
Michael and Gayle Dalpias owned the home for a short time, made improvements to it, and then sold it.