The Williams residence is a spectacular example of Barber’s design 16, as published in the second (1899) edition of “Modern Dwellings”. Mr. Williams was a successful banker and by all accounts, his home has been well preserved. I am still working on obtaining some interior shots of this beauty. Soon, I hope.
The Logan residence is a stellar example of Barber’s design 250, as published in the 1897 edition of “Homes Illustrated”. Mr. Logan was a proprietor of beer and ice which, down south, made him quite wealthy. As you can see, my documentation of this grand home consists of low-resolution photos available from waymarking.com. Anyone capable of shooting some high-resolution photos for me, please comment here. Thanks.
This custom design does not match any published design that I am aware of. It was created for Mr. Eugene G Robichaux, a sugar plantation owner, and constructed in 1898. It is one of the several examples of Barber-designed homes built in Thibodeaux.
This 1906 example of design 65 from the second edition of “Modern Dwellings” was built for Adelbert E. Larson, a proprietor of a lumber business. In this example, Barber flipped the tower to be between the two portico elements. Barber diligently encouraged his clients to work with him to customize each home, so that it could be tailored to each families specific needs.
In 1905, Barber published this design under the moniker “Moderate Price Colonial Home” and was advertised to cost between $8,500 and 10,000 to construct as designed. This was a “classic colonial” design from Barber’s collection of colonial renaissance designs that began to appear shortly after 1900, in response to the changing tastes of architectural design.
This beautiful little cottage was built in 1902 and remains faithful to Barber’s published design. I am still trying to uncover the original owners of this gem, but the home seems to have fared well over the years. Barber often spoke of the architectural profession’s responsibility to provide homeowners with great design, even if their means was modest. This home exemplifies that philosophy.
The Hamilton residence comes from a published design that appeared in the “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. Mr. Hamilton was a clothes merchant and Tailor. There are several other extant Barber house examples in Marietta, a town filled with historic homes and character. It is worth a visit if you find yourself down that way.
The Maguire residence is a stellar example of one of Barber’s most signature designs, design number 27 from the “Cottage Souvenir No. 2, Revised and Enlarged” edition that was published in 1892. This design was one of a couple of designs that established itself as “the” design for the most prominent of citizens in their respective communities. Situated on a corner lot, this home is eye candy from any vantage point along the streetscape.