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Unknown Spencer 01

Original Owner: Unidentified
Homeowner Occupation: Unidentified
Street Address: 919 N. Grand Ave.
Location: Spencer, IA
Year of Construction: Unknown
Fate: Razed
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Barber's Earliest Publication Reference:

New Model Dwellings, 1st Edition, 1894 - Design No. 61 (NMD:61)

This design contains many Romanesque ideas, is handsome, massive and durable,and of such character that it stands out bold and individualized among all other buildings. This house was recently erected in Knoxville, for Mr. I. B. Ziegler, and has given him great satisfaction. Grill design, either No. 5 or No. 6, could be used in the hall with beautiful effect. Price of complete plans, with bill of materials, . . . $40.00. Size: Plan No. 1-39x55 feet. Height of first story, 10 feet; second story, 9 feet 2 inches. Plan No.2-41x53 feet. Height of first story, 10 feet; second story, 9 feet 2 inches. Plan No. 3-41x57 1/2 feet. Height of first story, 10 feet; second story, 9 feet 2 inches.

Barber's estimated range of costs to build:         
$3,000 - $4,000
Barber's estimated cost, or median cost to build: 
3500
Later Publication References:

Modern Dwellings, 5th Edition, 1905 - Design No. 219 (MD5:219)

Researcher's Comments:

House was captured in a 1907 postcard. The location was determined via Sanborn maps. Find additional photos and track down the missing historical data.

Barber's Published Floor Plans:
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Unknown Spencer 01 - Located at 919 N. Grand Ave. Spencer, IA

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Unknown Spencer 01 - Formally located at 919 N. Grand Ave. Spencer, IA