MUNFORD HOUSE

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Builder Name: THOMAS MUNFORD
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Historical Notes

THOMAS MUNFORD (1840-1910) WAS A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL MASON AND CONTRACTOR WHO HAD WORKED ON THE CANADA SOUTHERN RAILROAD AND ON CONTRACTS AS FAR AWAY AS VIRGINIA. FROM 1916 TO 1956, THE HOUSE WAS OWNED BY THE NIAGARA FALLS Y.W.C.A.

Architectural Notes

THIS HOUSE WAS BUILT IN A STRAIGHTFORWARD ITALIANATE STYLE POPULAR IN RESIDENCES OF THE 1870'S AND 1880'S. MUCH OF ITS ORIGINAL WOOD DETAILING IS STILL IN PLACE, INCLUDING THE VERGEBOARDS IN THE GABLE ENDS AND REFINED PORCHES WITH DECORATIVE SCROLLWORK. THE PROJECTING BAY WINDOW ON THE EAST SIDE REFERRED TO AS A SUMMER PORCH WAS ADDED ON IN 1898