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[[Image:spahn.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built soon after the [[CIVIL WAR]] by Jacob Rich, a wealthy lumberman. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto a large veranda. | [[Image:spahn.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built soon after the [[CIVIL WAR]] by Jacob Rich, a wealthy lumberman. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto a large veranda. | ||
The exterior has appeared in several books on Victorian architecture, including ''American Painted Ladies''. Inside, the home features 12-foot ceilings, five fireplaces and walnut woodwork in its thirteen rooms. Pocket doors on the main floor feature the letter "R" (for Rich) etched in the glass. | |||
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Revision as of 01:40, 16 November 2011
RICH HOUSE. Located at 890 West Third, this home was built soon after the CIVIL WAR by Jacob Rich, a wealthy lumberman. Originally doors along this side of the house and others on the front allowed guests to leave the home onto a large veranda.
The exterior has appeared in several books on Victorian architecture, including American Painted Ladies. Inside, the home features 12-foot ceilings, five fireplaces and walnut woodwork in its thirteen rooms. Pocket doors on the main floor feature the letter "R" (for Rich) etched in the glass.