Tag: 1892

  • Theodore J. Hook Residence

    Theodore J. Hook Residence

    904 N. George St. Rome, NY

    alt text Photo of the Theodore J. Hook Residence.
    alt text Architect's sketch of the front elevation of Design 23
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    alt text Photo of the first example of design 39, built in Knoxville, TN
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    alt text Photo of the Theo. J. Hook residence, Rome, NY
    Front view of the Theo. J. Hook Residence
    Front elevation sketch of Design 39, Cottage Souvenir No. 2
    Catalog view of the Theo. J. Hook Residence
    Published photo of Design 39, Cottage Souvenir No. 2
    Side view of the Theo. J. Hook Residence
    Corner view of the Theo. J. Hook Residence
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    The Theodore J. Hook residence in Rome, NY is another example of a Barber design that appealed to the rising middle class of home owners, in the early 1890’s. Mr. Hook was a fire insurance agent at a time where fire was the principal risk to property. This design experienced a rather short period of popularity, so there are precious few examples left for our study and appreciation. The exterior of this home is slightly altered but could easily be returned to its former glory. I was not able to get inside this home for interior photos. Perhaps on my next trip to upstate New York.

  • John C. McCoid Residence

    John C. McCoid Residence

    612 E. Monroe Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA

    CRD Publications

    John C. McCoid Residence – Photo courtesy of Mike McKim
    Architect’s Illustration – From the March 1896 issue of “American Homes” magazine
    John C. McCoid Residence – Photo courtesy of Mike McKim
    John C. McCoid Residence – Photo courtesy of Mike McKim
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    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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