723 W. Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL
The Johnson residence was, at one point, a beautiful example of this very popular Barber design. The HARGIS photo is from the 1970’s and even then, it had already lost a significant part of its architectural character. I can’t understand how anyone in their right mind, could let something so beautiful, go to waste. Such a shame to have lost this gem. At least Decatur is blessed with other extant examples of Barber’s work.