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  • Unknown Residence

    Unknown Residence

    604 NE Fourth Street, Hampton, IA

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    Unknown Residence – Photo courtesy of Bruce Wicks
    Architect’s Illustration – Design 38 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”
    Unknown Residence – Photo courtesy of Bruce Wicks
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    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.

  • George H. Standolph Residence

    George H. Standolph Residence

    ?? W. Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA

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    George H. Standolph Residence – Photo courtesy of the California Archives
    Architect’s Illustration – Design 23 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”
    George H. Standolph Residence – Photo courtesy of the California Archives
    George H. Standolph Residence – Photo courtesy of the California Archives
    George H. Standolph Residence – Photo courtesy of the California Archives
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    The Standolph residence was, quite a long time ago, a beautiful example of Barber’s design number 23 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”. The house was located near the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue (now West Center street) and Manchester Avenue. If I had access to California Sanborn maps, I could pinpoint this home exactly, but I need a California resident to help me do this. If you live in California and want to help me with this quest, please comment below and we can work something out. George’s wife, Caroline (Woelke) Standolph, was a member of the Woelke family that built 3 Barber-designed homes in Anaheim. Sadly, only one remains. Such a shame to have lost this gem.

  • Zachariah H. Weller Residence

    Zachariah H. Weller Residence

    824 E. Kensington Road, Los Angeles, CA

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    Zachariah H. Weller Residence – Photo courtesy of Yassur
    Architect’s photo illustration – Design 56 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”
    Zachariah H. Weller Residence – Photo courtesy of Eric Homan
    Zachariah H. Weller Residence – Historic photo of original location on North Figueroa
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    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.

  • Oramil McHenry Residence

    Oramil McHenry Residence

    511 Crawford Road, Modesto, CA

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    Oramil McHenry Residence – Photo courtesy of Eric Christopherson
    Architect’s Illustration – Design #36 from “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”
    Oramil McHenry Residence – Photo courtesy of Eric Christopherson
    Oramil McHenry Residence – Photo courtesy of Eric Christopherson
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    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.

  • Edward F. Dalton Residence

    Edward F. Dalton Residence

    2330 H Street, Sacramento, CA

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    Edward F. Dalton Residence
    Edward F. Dalton Residence – Photo courtesy of Joe Muroyama
    Architect’s Illustration – Design 128 from the revised and enlarged edition of “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2”
    Edward F. Dalton Residence – Photo courtesy of Joe Muroyama
    Edward F. Dalton Residence – Photo courtesy of Joe Muroyama
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    The Dalton residence is a classic example of Barber’s design number 128 from the “Revised and Enlarged” edition of “The Cottage Souvenir No. 2” which was published in 1892. The well-maintained exterior features carved panels under the main and side gables that address the two streets.  I still need to get interior photos of this gem, so if anyone knows the current homeowners, please comment here so I can reach out to them.  Thanks.

  • Julius J. Boeheim Residence

    Julius J. Boeheim Residence

    223 E. North Street, Du Quoin, IL

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    Du Quoin, Illinois
    Modern Dwellings
    Du Quoin, Illinois
    Du Quoin, Illinois
    Julius J. Boeheim Residence – Photo courtesy of Bruce Wicks
    Architect’s Illustration – Design 189 from the 5th edition of “Modern Dwellings”
    Julius J. Boeheim Residence – Historic photo courtesy of Ms. Jane Minton
    Julius J. Boeheim Residence – Photo courtesy of Bruce Wicks
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    The Boeheim residence is one of several Barber house examples located in Du Quoin. The Boeheim example of this particular design appears to be a later, somewhat simplified version of the design. The current homeowner graciously allowed me to digitally scan her original Barber artifacts (drawings, specifications, and bill of materials), before donating them all to the McClung Historical Collection in Knoxville, Tennessee.

  • Charles T. Johnson Residence

    Charles T. Johnson Residence

    723 W. Prairie Avenue, Decatur, IL

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    Decatur, Illinois
    Decatur, Illinois
    Charles T. Johnson Residence – Photo courtesy of the Decatur Public Library
    Architect’s Illustration – Design 56B from the revised edition of “New Model Dwellings”
    Charles T. Johnson Residence – Photo courtesy of HARGIS
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    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.

  • Village Hall

    Village Hall

    239 S. Main Street, Sheffield, IL

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    Sheffield, IL
    Sheffield, IL
    Sheffield, IL
    Village Hall – Photo courtesy of Bruce Wicks
    Village Hall – Photo courtesy of Karas Hall
    Village Hall – Historic photo from 1913
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    Village Hall was designed by George Barber in 1908 and built in 1909.  Barber may have had an inside track on being selected as the architect for the project because one of the councilman involved with the project was a former Barber client, having built a Barber deigned home back in 1895, just down the street.

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