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Dial Residence

Original Owner: Dial, Nathaniel B. (Ruth)
Homeowner Occupation: Bank President / Politician
Street Address: 605 W. Main St.
Location: Laurens, SC
Year of Construction: 1897
Fate: Razed
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Dial Residence, a historic home located in Laurens, SC designed by architect George F. Barber.
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Barber's Earliest Publication Reference:

Modern Dwellings, 1st Edition, 1897 - Design No. 35 (MD1:35)

A more complete home for country or seaside place is hard to find. A wide, spacious hall and cool, airy rooms, with 10-foot porch on three sides, makes a combination suggestive of ease and comfort. The double parlor is elegant, as are all double rooms. The second story has six pleasant rooms, besides bath, closets, and a large sewing room. Everything is in first-class shape for a matchless southern home. The cellar is located under the back part of the house. Brick foundation. Shingles are used on the second story and roof. Light colonial colors are used for the exterior painting, producing a lasting and beautiful effect. The width of front is 67 feet over porches. Stories are 11 feet and 10 feet respectively.

Barber's estimated range of costs to build:         
$6,800 - $7,200
Barber's estimated cost, or median cost to build: 
7000
Later Publication References:

Cottage Souvenir No. 2, Fourth Edition, 1896 - Design No. 149 (CS2:149)

Modern Dwellings, 5th Edition, 1905 - Design No. 215 (MD5:215)

Researcher's Comments:

The Dial house was inspiration for the Gray house built in Gray Court, SC, which looks very similar to Barber's design 35 from MD2. Try to uncover photos of the Dial house in "Postcard History Series - Laurens County".

Barber's Published Floor Plans:
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Dial Residence - Located at 605 W. Main St. Laurens, SC

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Dial Residence - Formally located at 605 W. Main St. Laurens, SC