1415 W. Washington + Garden

2020 West Central Home Tour

1415 W. Washington + Garden

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, United States

Created By: Historic West Central Neighborhood

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Robert Millard-Bishop Knoll House

1910, Craftsman

Architect: Harry Wachter

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At nearly 9,000 square feet in size, this house was originally designed to face the view of the landscaped entry to Swinney Park, which no longer exists. Architecturally, the house has a rough, stucco exterior and clay tile roof. The enclosed triangular porch with exposed rafters was originally an open pergola.

The home was built for Robert Millard, partner in Moellering & Millard Wholesale Grocers and involved in the Fort Wayne Rolling Mill. The home was occupied by Bishop Alerding from 1923 to 1925, then John Francis Noll from 1925 to 1956. In 1935, a chapel complete with stained glass windows was added to the home. It was designed by architect A.M. Strauss, who was instrumental in designing such Fort Wayne landmarks as the Lincoln Tower and Embassy Theatre. An intricate ceiling, marble work, stained glass, original cherry wood pews, original light fixtures, and hand-painted murals are found in this fully restored structure.

Inside the home, the Colonial style prevails. The living room includes a massive tiled fireplace, original plaster ceiling moldings, and two sets of leaded-glass French doors open to the side yard.

The yard is beautifully landscaped using traditional plantings such as boxwood, hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas, iris, ferns, peonies, and lilies. Tall blue spruce, pines, redbuds, maples, hedges, and a ginko tree add structure to the yard.

Afterwards, carefully cross West Washington and head towards the big yellow house.

This point of interest is part of the tour: 2020 West Central Home Tour


 

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