Created By: Historic West Central Neighborhood
Robert W. T. DeWald House
1893, Queen Anne
4100 sq ft
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This Queen Anne-style home, built in 1893 for Robert W. T. & Mollie DeWald, features a wide variety of architectural elements. The round corner tower with rounded roof is the most prominent feature. On the third story section of the tower, sided with slate tiles, note the intricate banding as well as the narrow columns that define the windows. The same slate and column detail is carried over to the front gable. The second story features a bay window next to a recessed window with a balcony enhanced by a wrought iron railing and thick stone column. A two-story bay window adds interest to the west side of the house. Other accents include a stone cornice, the use of rusticated stone to define windows and floor levels, a stone foundation, and a pedimented main entrance.
Robert was the oldest son of George DeWald who owned the prosperous George DeWald Company, a local wholesale dry goods corporation. Robert started working for his father in 1876 at age 15, eventually becoming the company's president.
The home originally featured a sweeping wrap-around porch. At some point, the porch was removed and a small enclosed front entrance took its place. The house was used as a doctor's office for many years.
The homeowners recently converted the house back to a single-family home and in 2018, added a new wrap-around porch in the style of the original.
Next, head back to the corner and go north on Rockhill. When you get to Berry, cross the street, and you'll be at the next stop.
This point of interest is part of the tour: 2020 West Central Home Tour
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