69 Prospect Street Gardner, MA
The Ames residence is one of the many surviving examples of Barber’s design no. 36 from the “Cottage Souvenir No. 2” pattern book, although this example is without the iconic “T” shaped support for the balcony roof. Historic photos exist for this gem, illustrating that this home was built very similarly to the published illustration. Perhaps someday, this home will get the restoration is deserves? This example features a rather large “Keyhole” shaped stain glass window at the stair landing. At about 6 feet tall, this window is a sight to behold when the sun pours into it.
