William Gass Residence – A rare 1.5 story version of design 554 from “Art in Architecture”
Architect’s illustration, as published in the 1904 edition of “Art in Architecture”
William Gass Residence – Front or street elevation
William Gass Residence – NW corner with roof dormers
William Gass Residence – Stair Hall with framed opening into the Parlor
William Gass Residence – Staircase with door at landing shielding stairs back to the Kitchen
William Gass Residence – Framed opening between Parlor and Dining room
William Gass Residence – Hall at the top of the main staircase
The Gass residence is a very rare, one and one half story version of Barber’s design 554, published in the “Art in Architecture” series of pattern books. This example retains a lot of original character elements although it could use some sympathetic restoration and preservation to keep it looking good.
Mr Gass was a carpenter/builder, so it is likely that he built this home for himself. It is unclear if he procured plans from Barber, or if he simply built this home using the pattern book as his guide.
