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Do you live in a George F. Barber "pattern book" house?
Keith, I sent an email directly to you via the email address you posted above. I am looking forward to helping you out with identifying your home as a potential Barber design. Chris DiMattei crdimat…
Tagged: pattern book, Queen Anne, George Barber, Victorian
Replied Aug 14
Do you live in a George F. Barber "pattern book" house?
Ken, As far as I can tell, this house was NOT designed by George F. Barber, the subject of this forum. Sorry I could not offer any more information than that, but my knowledge and experience is limit…
Tagged: pattern book, Queen Anne, George Barber, Victorian
Replied Jul 6
Do you live in a George F. Barber "pattern book" house?
Doug seem to be MIA. Maybe he headed further south for some real warmth.
Tagged: pattern book, Queen Anne, George Barber, Victorian
Replied Feb 2
Do you live in a George F. Barber "pattern book" house?
Thanks Mike, This is very helpful. I will do a little more digging on my end, and I'll keep you posted. BTW, how is the work on your house coming along? The reason I ask is a friend of mine was down…
Tagged: pattern book, Queen Anne, George Barber, Victorian
Replied Feb 2
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- Tell us about yourself:
- I am an architect specializing in historic architecture, in particular, Victorian design. I am currently involved in a long term research project that involves the discovery, identification and documentation of homes designed by noted "pattern book" architect, George F. Barber. I am always interested in learning more about any home designed by Barber, so please feel free to contact me if you know of any.
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- I am in the middle of restoring my own 1890 Queen Anne house as well as my Barber house documentation project. One day soon, I hope to build one of my modern day, Barber design reproductions.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:49pm on December 12, 2009,
Chris DiMattei said…
- Mike, can you give me some additional information relative to your comment? Which Barber residence are your refering to (street address), and which list was it on? By "Barber residence" were you refering to a house that Barber himself owned and lived in, or just one of his designs? Also, can you tell me where you are getting your information about the home at 1715 Washington Avenue? I have the home at 1724 Washington as being the W. O. Haworth house.
- At 9:23am on December 12, 2009,
Mike Anderson said…
- Chris..
The house you list as one of George Barbers' Residences on Washington Avenue, was not. As a former owner and long-time Barber Enthusiast, I point out this error. His second Home, "Rosemont" , was at 1715 Washington Avenue. Michael Tomlan visited the sight (1980ish) prior to its Demolition. The home at 1724 is in fact one of Barbers Designs, but, not connected to him in any way I could determine,oiher than his design.
Thanks,
Mike Anderson
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