926 W. Washington

1895, Queen Anne

Architects: Wing & Mahurin

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This grand, double home built in the Queen Anne style was designed by the well-known firm of Wing & Mahurin. This double home is characteristic of the Queen Anne structures of this period with raised brick bands defining the corners of the house. Both decorative brickwork and limestone details enliven the walls. A complex roof has parapeted gables and a variety of dormers and polygonal roofs over the front bays.

The original modest home, listed as 917 Union Street was built circa 1863 by Harvey F. & Adeline L. Hinnerman. It probably sat at the site of the current garage. The house was sold to Dr. Benjamin Woodworth for his daughters on March 2, 1872. Around 1883, the home was sold to Wilder Stees Sponhauer. Wilder and Lydia lived in this modest home during the entire period of their ownership. However, with the success found in his business transactions, they did construct the gorgeous duplex we see today. In November 6, 1895, the Sponhauers were issued a permit to build a grand double home on Lot 151 for $6,000.