LEPAGE HOUSE

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Builder Name: JAMES A. ANGER (CARPENTRY)
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Historical Notes

THIS SUBDIVISION, KNOWN AS WESLEY PARK, WAS DEVELOPED IN 1885 BY THE NIAGARA FALLS CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION AS A METHODIST RESORT. WHEN THE CAMP MEETING VENTURE FAILED, THE LOTS WERE LATER SOLD OFF BY LOTTERY IN 1887.

Architectural Notes

THIS HOUSE REPRESENTS A MORE HUMBLE OR MIDDLE CLASS VERSION OF THE QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL STYLE, ORIGINALLY COVERED IN CLAPBOARD AND LATER WITH STUCCO. THE SQUARE FRONT TOWER IS TOPPED WITH A PEAKED ROOF AND ROUND POMMEL-LIKE WOODEN FINIAL. EVERY OTHER FLOOR JOIST IS A HALF LOG AND THE FOUNDATION WALLS APPEAR TO BE EARTH AND RUBBLE.