OLMSTEAD HOUSE

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Historical Notes

THIS HOUSE WAS OWNED BY WILLIAM EDMUND OLMSTEAD, PHYSICIAN, AND HIS WIFE ELLEN. THEY PURCHASED THE HOUSE FOR $3500 IN 1903 TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILAGES THROUGH LOT 28, WEST SIDE OF ROSS AVENUE. HIS OFFICE WAS AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE. DR. OLMSTEAD WAS HELD IN HIGH REGARD BY HIS FRIENDS AND MEDICAL ASSOCIATES. HE CONTINUED TO PRACTISE MEDICINE UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1943. MRS. A H WALKER SUGGESTS THE DATE OF CONSTRUCTION TO BE 1850.

Architectural Notes

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF AN ITALIANATE STYLE DWELLING. THE LOW PITCHED ROOF HAS WIDE EAVES WITH PROMINENT DECORATED BRACKETS AND ACORN DROPS. THERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE BOARD AND BATTEN CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE REAR.