Rogers Park's Candyland House On HGTV's 'Ugliest House In America'
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Key Points:
- The iconic Candyland House in Rogers Park is featured in Season 7 of HGTV’s "Ugliest House in America," with a chance to win a $150,000 renovation by designer Alison Victoria.
- Homeowners Joe Bergantino and Ricky Gonzalez, who bought the pastel Victorian in 2022, emphasize they love the exterior but acknowledge the interior needs significant work.
- The house, built in 1891 and known for its vibrant pastel colors and glitter-specked paint, was previously owned by artists Jackie and Don Seiden, whose unique style the current owners plan to preserve.
- Filming took place in June 2024, with the episode now available on HBO Max and discovery+, but the couple is unsure which
