Oswald-Holburn House

Name: OSWALD-HOLBURN HOUSE
Address: 6185 CHURCH'S LN
Original Owner: JAMES OSWALD
Year Constructed: 1835

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Architectural Style: CLASSICAL REVIVAL
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Designated: No

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Historical Notes

JAMES OSWALD, WHO LIVED IN THE HOUSE ON THE CORNER IMMEDIATELY TO THE WEST (SEE DP.4), USED THE OFFICE WHEN MANAGING HIS BREWERY, WHICH WAS LOCATED TO NORTH OF THE RAILROAD LINE ON HIGHWAY 8.

Architectural Notes

THE WEST END OF THE PRESENT HOUSE WAS ORIGINALLY A TWO-ROOM OFFICE BUILDING WITH BRICK WALLS OF DOUBLE THICKNESS. THIS ENTIRE SECTION IS NOW THE LIVING ROOM, WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST IRON FIREPLACE IN THE NORTH END. THE FRONT PORCH IS A RECENT ADDITION. TO THE REAR IS A SMALL BRICK SMOKEHOUSE.

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