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John T. Carey Residence

John T. Carey Residence

1502 First Avenue North, Denison, IA The Carey residence appears to be a customized version of Barber's design number 15, as published in "The Cottage Souvenir No. 2" from 1891. Mr. Carey was a Mayor of Denison at one time and was also a successful businessman. This home was constructed in 1893 and is listed on the National …
Unknown Residence

Unknown Residence

800 SE Central Avenue, Le Mars, IA Another "unknown" residence for which I still seek information regarding the original owners, the year of construction and some additional photos, both exterior and interior, if possible. But this and the other 3 known examples of Barber-designed homes in Le Mars, make this town a must-see on the pilgrimage of historic …
John C. McCoid Residence

John C. McCoid Residence

612 E. Monroe Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 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 …
Unknown Residence

Unknown Residence

604 NE Fourth Street, Hampton, IA 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 …