FERGUSON HOUSE

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Historical Notes

MARY E. FERGUSON PURCHASED THIS LOT IN 1899 AND HAD THIS HOUSE BUILT. THERE IS NO ACCOUNT OF HER LIVING HERE AND IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE PROPERTY WAS USED FOR RENTAL (THE NIAGARA FALLS DIRECTORY FOR 1906-08). THE HOUSE WAS PURCHASED IN 1926 BY ALBERT W. MARSH GENEAL MANAGER OF CANADIAN WINERIES LTD. ALBERT AND HIS WIFE FLORENCE LIVED AT 1199 RIVER ROAD AND CONTINUED TO RENT THE PROPERTY ON MAIN STREET.

Architectural Notes

THIS SUBSTANTIAL HOME WAS BUILT IN THE QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL STYLE. IT HAS AN ASYMMETRICAL FORM WITH A COMPLEX ROOF. THE BAY WINDOW OF THE SECOND FLOOR EXTENDS TO FORM A THIRD FLOOR TOWER WITH A BELL SHAPED ROOF. THE WRAP AROUND PORCH FEATURES COLUMNS AND A PEDIMENT WITH INTRICATE SCROLL WORK