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The residence has been owned by several important families. [[ROOT, Samuel|Samuel ROOT]], the noted photographer, owned it from about 1867 to 1889. He may have added the rear addition including the dining room and kitchen. Charles Stampfer, a dry goods store owner and early businessman, owned it for about thirty- five years. He added the tower and turret, third floor, and a number of changes to the interior. | The residence has been owned by several important families. [[ROOT, Samuel|Samuel ROOT]], the noted photographer, owned it from about 1867 to 1889. He may have added the rear addition including the dining room and kitchen. Charles Stampfer, a dry goods store owner and early businessman, owned it for about thirty- five years. He added the tower and turret, third floor, and a number of changes to the interior. | ||
In 1924 [[LAWTHER, William Jr.|William LAWTHER, Jr.]] purchased the property | In 1924 [[LAWTHER, William Jr.|William LAWTHER, Jr.]] purchased the property which remained in his family until 1980. It had at one time been converted into apartments and then operated as a bed and breakfast. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:23, 2 December 2024
STAMPFER-LAWTHER HOME. This mansion is an example of a home that was renovated many times and developed into the impressive residence of today. It is believed the home began as a more simple building near the end of the 1850s. After many modifications, the residence became this three-story, sixteen-room QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECTURE mansion near the Old Seminary Hill Steps.
The residence has been owned by several important families. Samuel ROOT, the noted photographer, owned it from about 1867 to 1889. He may have added the rear addition including the dining room and kitchen. Charles Stampfer, a dry goods store owner and early businessman, owned it for about thirty- five years. He added the tower and turret, third floor, and a number of changes to the interior.
In 1924 William LAWTHER, Jr. purchased the property which remained in his family until 1980. It had at one time been converted into apartments and then operated as a bed and breakfast.
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