The Groben residence was patterned after a home that Barber designed for a client in Lynchburg Virginia, back in the mid 1890’s. The premier Lynchburg example was published by Barber with a photo of the completed home, in his “American Homes” magazine, in 1896.
The Floweree residence has long since been demolished, but originally sat right next door to another Barber designed house, the John T. Murphy residence. I am still trying to uncover more photos of the Floweree residence, so if you know of any, please add a comment to this post. Thank you.
The Murphy residence is another stellar example of Barber’s very popular design 25 from the “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. Murphy was a cattleman & rancher, but his house now serves as a wonderful house museum and function venue. The interior of this house is as spectacular as the exterior. There was another Barber design built right next door to the Murphy residence, but that home was lost to the ravages of time. Irma, please stay away!
The Curry residence is a stellar example of design 25 from Barber’s “Modern Dwellings” series of pattern books. It was built for the proprietor of the local general store, but now serves as a wonderful bed & breakfast inn. Complete with exterior shutters over most of the windows, let’s hope Irma will leave this gem alone.
The Hackney residence has long since been demolished, but in its day was a sight to behold. Hackney was a lumber baron so the interior was likely filled with spectacular woodwork. This particular design was easily Barber’s most successful “classic Colonial” design.
The Mansfield house is one of two examples of design 30 from Barber’s “Cottage Souvenir No. 2” pattern book. It sat on one of the most beautifully landscaped lots in all of Houston. Let’s hope it has survived the storm damage intact. Anyone with information on the fate of this example and or current photos of this home please add a comment to this post.
The Milroy residence is one of two examples of design 30 from Barber’s “Cottage Souvenir No. 2” pattern book. I hope it has survived the storm damage intact. Anyone with information on the fate of this example and or current photos of this home please add a comment to this post.
George Westfall was a Portrait Artist, according to the federal census and he selected a rustic cottage from Barber’s “Art in Architecture” series of pattern books. This design is somewhat rare so I hope it can be saved from the storm damage. Anyone with information on the fate of this example and or current photos of this home please add a comment to this post.