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Designed by Simon Jacobsen, the house was not always a single house as seen today. It was originally two houses, both built in 1863 and only recently joined together.
Originally, the two houses were identical (but mirrored) in design and built speculatively by the renowned Belle Brothers. It is believed that the two houses were actually designed as one due to several important structural factors that were discovered during construction.
At the time of the American Civil War, it was not uncommon to think that there would be a Confederate government if the Union was lost; so the house was divided during the war to be more attractive for sale when finally finished. Up until the 1950’s, the houses were occupied by many different families of different trades and backgrounds.
Distinctive features of the 3 bedroom residence is a large gallery space with white painted floors on the main level (or Treaty Room as the family calls it), a new library, an extended kitchen with an unusual amount of counter space and a small theater. The rear of the house was removed for new floor-to-ceiling custom Jacobsen windows that have glass railings that are nearly invisible to the eye.
This project also appeared in Architectural Digest's September 2009 edition of "Designer's Own Homes". Click here to see it.
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GOOCH |
| KLINKOWSTEIN |
RIVERS III |
| ALSTER/FRAZER |
ADAMS/STRAUB |
KAHN
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BRYAN |
| WELLES I |
WELLES II |
| WELLES III |
WELLES IV |
| WELLES V |
ONASSIS |
| FORBES |
BUCKWALTER |
| STEINGLASS |
DALTON/THARP |
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