In one form or another, all these homes are still extant.
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Category: Here, There, & Everywhere
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Simeon L. White Residence
745 Main Street, Caribou, ME
The White residence is a somewhat larger version of Barber’s design number 128, as published in the “Revised and Enlarged” edition of “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” published 1892. Mr. White was a Druggist according to the federal census of 1900.
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George W. Smith Residence
71 Summer Street, Rockland, ME
Constructed in 1893, the Smith residence is a classic version of Barber’s design number 24, as published in “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” from 1891. Mr. Smith was a Stock Broker and a successful businessman. This home is one of many Barber house examples built in Rockland, most likely by a Carpenter/Builder who used his copy of the Barber pattern book to aid his clients with the selection of a home design.
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John T. Carey Residence
1502 First Avenue North, Denison, IA
The Carey residence appears to be a customized version of Barber’s design number 15, as published in “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” from 1891. Mr. Carey was a Mayor of Denison at one time and was also a successful businessman. This home was constructed in 1893 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Unknown Residence
800 SE Central Avenue, Le Mars, IA
Another “unknown” residence for which I still seek information regarding the original owners, the year of construction and some additional photos, both exterior and interior, if possible. But this and the other 3 known examples of Barber-designed homes in Le Mars, make this town a must-see on the pilgrimage of historic homes. Anyone heading in the direction of Le Mars, please comment here, so I can enlist you in the volunteer army of Barber house photographers. Thanks.
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John C. McCoid Residence
612 E. Monroe Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA
The McCoid residence was published by Barber in the March 1896 edition of his monthly magazine entitled “American Homes Magazine, A Journal Devoted to Planning, Building and Beautifying The Home”. It is one of at least 6 confirmed examples of Barber-designed homes, built in this quaint little Iowa town. In may ways Mt. Pleasant typifies the places where Barber flourished because it was rural but connected by the postal system, and it was largely without local architects to provide services to its residents.
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Unknown Residence
604 NE Fourth Street, Hampton, IA
I have not yet been able to identify the original owner of this unknown residence, but it seems likely to have been one of the earliest constructed, of several Barber-designed homes built in Hampton. This example of Barber’s design number 38 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” appears to have a fairly intact exterior. If anyone can contribute anything to the history of this home, please comment here. I still seek information regarding the original owners, the year of construction and I would love to obtain some additional photos, both exterior and interior, if possible.
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Zachariah H. Weller Residence
824 E. Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA
The Weller residence was originally located on North Figueroa amongst several oil derricks, so Mr. Weller had the house moved to its current location around 1900. This home is another wonderful example of Barber’s design number 56 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. It continues to be one of the most photographed homes in LA.
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Oramil McHenry Residence
511 Crawford Road, Modesto, CA
The McHenry residence is an absolute spectacular example of Barber’s design number 36 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. This home was built in 1893 within a vineyard and the exterior is in near “original” condition. About the only thing missing from the original exterior is the iron cresting that once adorned the ridges of the roof. This one is on my bucket list for a personal visit. Someday soon, I hope.
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