Name: BUCKLEY HOUSE
Address: 4541 HURON ST
Original Owner: MORTON HAVELOCK BUCKLEY
Year Constructed: 1891
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Architectural Style: QUEEN ANNE REVIVAL
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Designated: No
Historical Notes
THE BUCKLEYS WERE THE MOST PROMINENT COMMERCIAL FAMILY IN CLIFTON DURING THE 1870'S AND 80'S, OPERATING A VARIETY OF SHOPS. MORTON BUCKLEY (1857-1925) OWNED A SUCCESSFUL FURNITURE STORE LATER OPERATED BY HIS SON ERNEST FOR MANY YEARS. THE HOUSE REMAINED IN THE BUCKLEY FAMILY UNTIL 1982
Architectural Notes
THE STYLING OF THE BUCKLEY HOUSE REFLECTS THE AMERICAN "STICK STYLE" MOVEMENT OF THE LATE 19TH CENTURY, WITH DECORATIVE WOOD ELEMENTS REPRESENT THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. ITS UNIQUE DETAILS INCLUDE THE BAY WINDOW SET AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE TO THE CORNER AND PENTROOFS WITH CURVED BRACKETS OVER THE BAY WINDOWN AND THE MAIN ENTRANCE. THE HOUSE'S DATE OF CONSTRUCTION IS RECORDED IN FOUR TERRA COTTA BLOCKS INSTALLED IN THE FIREPLACE CHIMNEY.
Location
Interactive Mapping of 4541 Huron Street
