517 S Bench St Galena, Illinois USA

Barrett House

Construction date: documented 1894*

Current name:

House

Architect:

William A. Telford

Style:

Queen Anne.

Bay window

Significant Owner(s):

Richard J. Barrett

 

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Galena Historic District

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Potentially eligible as a contributing resource

Architectural Description:

This is a 2.5-story domestic building in the Queen Anne style built in 1894. The building is other in plan. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are vinyl siding. The building has a hipped with cross-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic wood 1/1 fixed; double- or single-hung; Chicago/Picture. The porch is original or historic, L-Inset; Less than Full-Height Entry; Wood materials; Half-Hipped roof; Turned spindles. Doors are original or historic wood glazed; paneled.

* Date source: Galena Daily Gazette - 12 May 1894

Description generated by RuskinARC.