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  • Second Empire, Oxford

    Second Empire, Oxford

    Second Empire, Oxford

    [This set on the Second Empire house in Oxford contains 5 photos] This is a inventive commons graphic, which you might freely use by linking to this page. Be sure to regard the photographer and his perform.

    In the South, the 2nd Empire design in no way caught on as it did in a lot of other locations of the place. This case in point in Oxford, North Carolina dates from 1889, as a plaque on the porch indicates this was to the finish of the 2nd Empire as a dominant architectural fashion. This is the Hundley-White Residence at 208 College Avenue.

    The dwelling stands out for two good reasons: it is 2nd Empire in a smaller Southern town and it is pink. The brick home is basically rectangular with two tales, the next becoming the marginally concave mansard roof. There seems to be a basement as properly. The shingling is an alternation of pentagonal and brick-patterned material (I really don’t know if slate is made use of on this house). No iron crestings are existing. The tower, also with concave slope, is centrally positioned in the façade, soaring from the entrance to its height. Dormers jut from the mansard roof and from the tower the windows are of a complete arch with steeply pitched hoods. The home windows on the initially amount are considerably taller than individuals on the roof spot. The cornice is not bracketed but is composed of a vertical sample of gray. The 4 chimneys, all with metal caps, are put at either facet of the dwelling. The porch is supported by 9 posts with a railing of nearly rectangular woodwork in amongst. A frieze hangs from the roof of the porch. Methods primary to the wooden double doorways also have railings. A metal fence with brick piles surrounds the dwelling, and amongst the entrance two piles is an iron gate with a small wheel or roller for straightforward opening. On a couple of of the piles are brass lamps, wired for electrical power.

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    Posted by David Hoffman ’41 on 2010-07-10 15:24:55

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  • William Henry Sternberg: The Architect and Builder of Wichita’s Pratt-Campbell Mansion in KS.

    Pratt-Campbell Mansion in Wichita, KS - designed-built by William Henry Sternberg

    The Pratt-Campbell Mansion, located on North Emporia in Wichita, Kansas, is a brick mansion built in the late 19th century by William Henry Sternberg. The mansion features ornate wood porches, multiple fireplaces, and corbelled chimneys, and has a roofline with a variety of angles and pitches. It is confirmed to have been designed and built by Sternberg, who was both an architect and a builder.

    The mansion was built for George Pratt, a prominent lumber baron, who moved there in 1889 after living in another house on North Emporia. Pratt had worked for years as the manager of the Chicago Lumber Company, which was one of the largest lumber yards in Wichita. Later, M.C. Campbell purchased the house from Pratt, and the mansion became known as the Pratt-Campbell Mansion. Campbell was a developer of the Kansas livestock industry.

    The mansion has 13-foot-high ceilings on the first floor and features hand-detailed woodwork throughout. It also had a gas lighting system that was outfitted with electric sparking igniters to give an instant on/off capability to the gas lighting. The mansion was the first in Wichita to have a laundry chute, which was a step-saving feature designed for the comfort and ease-of-use of its occupants.

    The mansion’s tall chimneys have been taken down to the roofline, and the carriage house is no longer there. However, the mansion still stands tall and elegant compared to the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. It is a designated Local Landmark and has a rich history.

    Sternberg was not only a contractor, but also an architect and designer. In the late 1860s and early 1870s, Sternberg and his firm, Sternberg, Hall & Co., promoted themselves as architects and builders who knew what was needed to design and create a first-class house. Sternberg consulted with homeowners and drafted designs himself, making his architecting and designing services a substantial part of his business.

    Overall, the Pratt-Campbell Mansion is a stunning piece of history with a rich past and unique characteristics. As a Local Landmark, it will continue to be preserved and admired for years to come.

    Posted by kendahlarama on 2010-05-02 17:39:20

  • Porch of the Second Empire Period

    Second Empire Porch

    The Hundley-White House in Oxford, North Carolina is a rare example of the Second Empire architectural style in the South. Built in 1889 towards the end of its popularity, the brick house features a rectangular shape with a concave mansard roof and a centrally placed tower. Dormers jut from the roof and tower, with windows featuring steeply pitched hoods. The windows on the first level are much taller than those on the roof, and the cornice is a vertical pattern of gray without brackets. The porch is supported by nine posts with a nearly rectangular wood railing and a frieze hanging from the roof. A metal fence with brick piles surrounds the house, and brass lamps wired for electricity can be found on a few of the piles.

    Posted by David Hoffman ’41 on 2010-07-10 15:22:54

  • 6 Bedroom House Available in Hampden-Sydney

    House in Hampden-Sydney 6

    The article is a description of a Victorian-style house that the author stumbled upon. The author confesses to not knowing the date or any further history of the house, but observes that it is a well-maintained two-story wooden structure. Although the author is uncertain whether the house is a typical Eastlake style, there are areas of shingling that lend visual texture to the house.

    The house has a front gable that is parallel to the left façade and a shingled bay on the right façade. Both the gable and bay have shingles – the gable characterized by alternating fish-scale and rectangular patterns. On the other hand, the shingling in the bay is fish-scale, except for two rows of rectangular shapes separating the first and second stories. The Queen Anne-style windows, which are a prominent feature throughout the house, have 30/1 panes. However, the window on the second level of the front gable is unique, with 2/2 panes, giving it a contrasting look.

    On the left front façade of the house, the walls do not meet at a right angle, creating an asymmetrical feature. This façade has a unique 1/1 window adorned with woodwork that is decorated with a sun-ray motif. There is a dark wooden band that separates the first and second stories and another that separates the first level from the foundation. The porch has turned posts that support the gently sloping roof.

    The house has a wide single-leaf door, but the author was unable to capture a clear shot of it. However, the author was able to spot that the door has three lower panels accented by molding below a single pane.

    In conclusion, the article provides vivid details of the Victorian-style house that the author saw. It showcases the shingled patterns, window panes, porch design, door, and other unique features of the house. Also, the author urges readers to respect the photo as a creative commons image and link to the page if they intend to use it.

    Posted by David Hoffman ’41 on 2012-11-06 12:45:53

  • Residence of John A. Wallace in Wichita, KS

    John A. Wallace Residence; Wichita, KS

    The John A. Wallace Residence at 1021 North Lawrence was designed and built by William Henry Sternberg in the mid-1880s. It was a brick residence with a limestone foundation and had a single-story heated carriage house finished with a small belvedere. The Wallace Residence had stylistic features consistent with other confirmed Sternberg designs including two-story bay windows, double multi-tiered decorative fountains flanking the front entryway, double front doors, decorative porches on the third floor, three main porches on the ground level, three highly corbelled chimney flues, and fancy milled gingerbread woodwork. The house had an ornate slate roof comprised of bands with varying tile shapes and different slate colors for each band. Sternberg used different colors of slate tiles for the roof of his own house at 1065 N. Waco Avenue. The sidewalks in the image appear to be paved with cement which was certainly available at that time. Portland cement had been around for about 50 years when the Wallace home was built.

    Sternberg was promoting himself as both an “architect and builder” of homes, specifically “designing and drafting” services. He was a contractor, but designing and drafting services that he did himself were a substantial portion of his business. At Sternberg’s millwork factory in Norwich, New York, his designing and drafting business was co-located in the same building as the millwork factory. The multi-tiered fountains, stone carriage step, iron fence and dual decoratively carved stone hitching posts were a symbol of a fine address. Mr. John Wallace was a dealer/agent of agricultural implements for the Walter A. Wood Harvesting Machines business at that time.

    Unfortunately, the Wallace home has been torn down to make way for commercial “development.” Any thoughts, comments, ideas, or additional information about this residence are welcomed and appreciated!

    Posted by kendahlarama on 2010-05-14 17:58:21