Apr 10, 2011 as author of the book the octagon house inventory, i have been researching octagon houses for 30 years. Puerzer historian and writer, has been researching octagon houses since 1976. The octagon house inventory book includes a supplemental listing of more than 30 octagon houses newlydocumented since book s 2011 publication. In his book, fowler, the leader of the octagon house movement, said gravel was best for foundations because of its simplicity, durability and abundance. The armourstiner octagon house is one of the most visually unique homes in the world. A place where the past is honored, the present lived, and the future imagined. Ellen lives with her husband in a 1908 house they restored in the midwest. She is putting the finishing touches on a book about milwaukee 19th century architect edward townsend mix to be published in late 2011. Apr 26, 2011 inventory of older octagon, hexagon, and round houses is the most comprehensive source on octagon houses compiled. Inventory of older octagon, hexagon, and round houses, 2016. She provided information on midwest octagon houses for carl f. Puerzer was able to make contact with libraries across the us for her book the octagon house inventory. The watertown landmark attracts thousands of visitors each season. The octagon is a 1015 minute walk south of both stations.
I loved this book in grade school, and although many of the references are dated it was originally published in 1967, octagon magic is still a. Before talking about the octagon house, the author spends a 40 long pages on the gravel wall. District court judge nena james,third judicial district, puts gavel down. The house now at the address is a new structure, built in 1987. A permanent record of locations and histories of all known octagon houses over built in. The stancliff house, according to a 1950 article in. Schmidts 1978 book more about octagons, and has presented slide showslectures on the subject. Fowler claimed that the octagon house was cheaper to build and healthier to live in than a foursided house. With robert kline, she maintains the online octagon house inventory. Watertowns octagon house watertown historical society. The style was revolutionized by a man named orion fowler, who authored the book the octagon house.
See more ideas about octagon house, victorian homes and house styles. View all hotels near octagon hall museum on tripadvisor. Apr 12, 2011 with robert kline, she maintains the online octagon house inventory. Octagon house a labor of love in the forest lynne obrien is the greatgreat granddaughter of anthony anton gleockler, the carpenter and architect of the orignal old octagon house near estella, sullivan county, pa. A brief but significant building boom detroit news. Puerzer historian and writer, has been researching octagon houses since 1976 and compiled information on midwest octagon houses for carl f. The closest metro stations are farragut west blue, orange, and silver lines and farragut north red line. In the middle of the 19th century, fowler made his mark on american architecture when he touted the advantages of octagonal homes over rectangular and square structures in his widely publicized book, the octagon house. The octagon house watertown 2020 all you need to know.
The influential book recommended the octagon as the most economical. When the national society of the colonial dames of america in california saved the octagon house from destruction in 1952, almost nothing was known about the early history of this eightsided wooden residence. View all hotels near the octagon house on tripadvisor. Tell us of your visit to one of those grand ones still standing.
Dansvilles octagon house is a landmark steeped in rumors. Metered street parking is available surrounding the octagon. The octagon house that once stood here was constructed on king st. Includes a supplemental listing of more than 30 octagon houses newlydocumented since. The house relies on its masonry construction and polygonal form for its effect of elegance, according to the octagon house inventory book. The style became popular in the united states and canada following the publication of orson squire fowlers 1848 book the octagon house, a home for all. Between 1848 when the first edition of this book was published and the civil war, many octagon houses were built. In 19th century america, octagonal houses were a popular mode of construction following the publication of a book, the octagon house, a home for all, by orson squire fowler, a phrenologist, sexologist and amateur architect. We decided to keep it that way, mostly to save by rebuilding over the existing foundations, and also by reducing the amount of red tape. In his book the octagon house, a home for all, published in 1848, fowler wrote how this style was more efficient in space, energy, and cost. Some octagon plans are not true octagons as they have appendages.
The mystery of the octagon house an alison leigh powers mystery book 1 by gay toltl kinman, peggie chan, et al. Nov 29, 2005 there she begins to learn the values of patience and empathy through her friendship with miss charlotta ashemeadeand a number of other interesting lessons through the magic of the enchanted house. The unique american contribution to innovative house shapes was the octagon house. A home for all, or a new, cheap, convenient, and superior mode of building, printed in the year 1848. Puerzer, who has been researching octagon houses since 1976.
As author of the book the octagon house inventory, i have been researching octagon houses for 30 years. No changes to services, processing applications, renewals, or licenseregistration timelines are anticipated at this time. The octagon house was originally built in the 1860s following the publication of the octagon house, a home for all by orson squire fowler, a. She wrote a book, octagon house inventory, and today. While the exact number of octagon houses built in the united states during the 19th century isnt known this book contains history and locations of over octagon homes with vintage postcards and historic photos of the home. The mid19th century saw an american fascination with exotic architecture, and forms from other countries turkish pavilions, swiss chalets, chinese pagodas began springing up. Octagon house inventory and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Octagon house plans are unique home plans with their 8 sided configuration. Please take a moment to browse our website and learn more about this historic treasure, as well as our offerings. The octagon house inventory abebooks passion for books. In addition to nearly images, the book contains information culled from the octagon inventory web site, old newspapers and 30 years of collected archives. Only a few examples are offered, and apart from plans, the book has only two illustrations to show how an octagonal house might look. The book includes schoolhouses and other 19th century octagonal buildings of merit. See more ideas about octagon house, house and round building. Mar 17, 2018 the trend of octagonal houses was a brief yet distinctive movement in american architecture in the 1850s.
Loren andrus octagon house loren andrus octagon house. The octagon house inventory book a permanent record of locations and histories of all known octagon houses nearly built in the u. Octagon houses provide a home for all detroit news. The friends of the loren andrus octagon house are pleased that you have discovered us and invite you to learn more about our mission and the historic loren andrus octagon house. A permanent record of locations and histories of all known octagon houses over built in the u. They visit and tour the octagon house complex, then spend the rest of the day viewing watertowns other attractions, dining, picnicking and shopping. Cheyennes housing market is heating up cowboy state daily. Octagon houses were a unique house style briefly popular in the 1850s in the united states. A home for all, or a new, cheap, convenient, and superior mode of building. She wrote a book, octagon house inventory, and today helps maintain a website that catalogs the homes. The board of pharmacy has received multiple inquiries regarding covid19 and the impact on the practice of pharmacy in wyoming. Octagon house inventory 1,000 home history photos pix fm.
Octagon house plans vintage custom octagonal home design and building blueprint books 1860 octagonal house in barrington, illinois octagon house barrington, il this classic octagonal house is small but beautifully preserved. This book contains history and locations of over octagon homes with vintage postcards and historic photos of the home. The octagon is located at 1799 new york avenue nw, washington, dc, at the corner of 18th street and new york avenue nw. The octagon house with the twostory enclosed porch at 77 summer street was built by captain james hill gould between 1848 and 1850. Those people in colorado go i want to buy one all day long. As much as i would like to take credit for the octagon shape instead of the more conventional rectangle for our house, we cant. Apr 17, 2012 with the advent of the internet and emails mrs. Octagon house the national society of the colonial dames. Octagons enjoyed a certain minor vogue in the but they are extremely rare in the midwest. Hudson river the armourstiner octagon house united states. The octagon house inventory this book contains history and locations of over 1,000 octagon homes with vintage postcards and historic photos of the homes. Octagon house buildings authentic vintage design custom building book.
The octagon house inventory 9780961880910 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Orson fowler lived in his own octagon house between route 9 and the hudson river in dutchess county, ny, for a relatively short time before moving to a more conventional and cheaper house. In 1849, fowler published his book on octagonal houses. If you have an interest in architecture or building, this book will add a. Life of stamfords rare octagon house cut short by fires. The octagon house by orson fowler is a pretty cool book. Prairie house home goods cheyenne, wyoming facebook. Portlands octagon houses part of a historic architectural. It is the most complete and comprehensive book on octagon houses ever printed with nearly documented. Wisconsin historian ellen puerzer has been cataloging the uniquelyshaped homes built in. He toured the whole country promoting the book, said puerzer, the author of the selfpublished octagon house inventory. A fascinating book with drawings, amusing analysis, and definitely a passion for the subject. The listings include address, status and histories of houses built across the us and. The octagon house, built between 1798 and 1800, was designed by dr.
I count about 45 states and canada and octagonal schoolhouses listed in the contents. If you are really interested in reading more about these houses and seeing some rare photos, the book to look for is the octagon house inventory. The armourstiner octagon house joseph pell lombardi. The red octagon house with cupola at 2 spring street was built for william and lucinda bryant in 1850 and is on the national register. Octagon house 223 west main street barrington il apri flickr. A home for all, or a new, cheap, convenient, and superior mode of building in 1848. The octagon house is a fascinating look into virginias. Octagon hall museum franklin 2020 all you need to know. According to their records the number of standing old houses in the inventory in year 2010 stands at 404 and the number of structures in the inventory in year 2010 stands at 998.
The book, a hit at the time, extolled the virtues of these houses. Recently, lynne contacted the sullivan county genealogical project with information about the. The octagon house in watertown, wisconsin, also known as the octagon house museum or the john richards octagon house, was built in 1854 and was listed on the national register of historic places in 1971. Jan 29, 2019 the house relies on its masonry construction and polygonal form for its effect of elegance, according to the octagon house inventory book. Octagon house the national society of the colonial dames of. There she begins to learn the values of patience and empathy through her friendship with miss charlotta ashemeadeand a number of other interesting lessons through the magic of the enchanted house. She is putting the finishing touches on a book about milwaukee 19th century architect edward townsend mix to. Ellen l puerzer this book contains history and locations of over 1,000 octagon homes with vintage postards and historic photos of the homes. In the united states, 68 surviving octagon houses are included on the u. Octagon house restored october 2001 photo taken by lynne obrien. Transformations second floor addition, lewisboro ny. Fowler stated that the octagon was the building shape that most closely resembled natures perfect form, the circle. Airy plantation, located approximately 100 miles south of washington in richmond county, virginia.
It is one of many octagon houses built in the united states in the mid19th century. Fowlers architectural trend was unique, but short lived, puerzer said. Colonel john tayloe, for whom the house was built, owned mt. A home for all, first published in the mid1800s, is still in print today. Jul 31, 2019 dansvilles octagon house the last of its kind in ingham, eaton and clinton counties, a local landmark steeped in rumors and history. According to fowler, who built his own octagon house right here in fishkill, ny, an octagon house was cheaper to build, allowed for additional living space, received more natural light, was easier to heat, and remained cooler in the summer. Oct 27, 2016 in his book, fowler, the leader of the octagon house movement, said gravel was best for foundations because of its simplicity, durability and abundance. The octagon design that pettys builders used is described in orson s. At this time, the board remains open and fully operational. Davis, who acts as chairman of the judicial nominating commission, announced today that circuit court judge denise nau, first judicial district, will be retiring effective july 2, 2020. The octagon house inventory book includes a supplemental listing of more than 30 octagon houses newlydocumented since books 2011 publication.
It is the only known residence constructed in the eightsided, domed colonnaded shape of a classic roman temple. Fowler was a staunch advocate of the octagon house, and his book was a catalyst for an octagon architectural fad in the united states. When vegetarians tried to build a utopia of octagonal houses. Dansvilles octagon house a rare landmark steeped in rumors. Once he gets to the octagon house, he explains that the gravel wall may solve the challenge of constructing a building without square corners. Octagon home plans are a great choice for high pieces of property where a 360degree view is appreciated. In 1872, an earlier and more simpler house was purchased by joseph stiner, a prominent new york city tea merchant. The structure was already there, built around 1983. Fowlers a home for all, or the gravel wall and octagon mode of building.
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