The larger stately homes on Summit Avenue were built close to downtown St Paul. Architecture changes as the street runs its way west down the six mile stretch of homes. On the corner of Hamline and Summit is this very large duplex. The top photo shows the right section of the building. The part that connects the two is shown below on the right and the second part of the duplex, the more modest section, is on the left. It was built in 1895 and designed by Clarence H. Johnston for Pierce and Walter Butler. "With its picturesque stepped and curved gables, this brick double house is one of Summit's more exotic specimens of architectural theater. It is done in a late phase of the Tudor style sometimes called Jacobean Revival. At the time the house was built, Pierce was the Ramsey County attorney. In 1922 Pierce was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court; he remained a Justice until his death in1939." (Credit: AIA Guide to the Twin Cities)
Fine photos of this stately home. I see it is well maintained. Thank you for discussion the architectural style.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture.
ReplyDeleteA grand looking home, absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIs it heritage listed Kate? It's a good age and beautifully looked after.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to learn that it's well over 100 years old. It's clearly been well cared for. It has some very nice features.
ReplyDeleteIt is a handsome place. Seems odd that a fine structure like this was built as a double house. In my experience, most big houses are singles, and most multifamily houses are relatively small and modest.
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