1025 Garden Street

1887, Queen Anne Classical

First Owners: Milton Prizer & Caroline Carrie Longacre

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This house is a notable example of the Free Classic subtype of Queen Anne style architecture which applied classical ornamentation to the asymmetrical Queen Anne House form. The original 2 fireplaces are the center supports for the balloon frame construction. On this house, the hipped roof, cross-gables, square tower, bay windows, and wrap-around porch are elements associated with Queen Anne. The Free Classic details can be seen in the bands of dental moldings accenting the cornices and tower and the classical Tuscan columns supporting the porch.

The house has gone through numerous renovations beginning in 1903. During these renovations, most of the historical woodwork has been removed. Only the entry hall and dining room fireplace are historical. The current owners purchased the home in 2017 and began an extensive renovation. All the floors were leveled and new wood floors were installed throughout the home. The archway was added between the kitchen and living room. The kitchen is all new with a laundry room and ½ bath added on the first floor. The upstairs has two master suites and a guest bedroom plus reading area. All the stained-glass transoms and windows are new to the home. The deck, landscaping, and paver walkways are also new to this home.