Carr-Durnbaugh House

204 Cass Street

Built: 1857

Style: Victorian Cottage/Federal

The original owners of this home are unknown, but Hugh and Martha Carr owned the home and rented it out from the early 1910s until 1939. The Carrs sold the home to their son-in-law and daughter, Merle and Carrie Durnbaugh. Mr. Durnbaugh was the manager of Durnbaugh Hardware Co. located at 52 West Canal Street.

This home's L-shaped plan, gabled roof, and modest size make it a typical example of the Victorian Cottage style. However, the flat lintels over the windows are vernacular features often associated with the Federal style. One of the oldest homes in Wabash, this structure has recently undergone a major restoration.