According to the Monroe Evening Times on January 25, 1901, the morning after the Jacob Regez home at 2121 7th Street was destroyed by fire, the house had been built at a cost of $7,000 and had been elegantly furnished. It was practically burned to the ground along with most of its contents. The loss was expected to be more than $10,000, while the house was insured for $8,500 and the furniture for $1,200.