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David King House, Newport Rhode Island

David King built this house for his daughter and son-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. William H. Birckhead. Although King never lived in this house, the original family called it the King House, as seen in the deeds of 1917. Dr. Birckhead is listed in Newport Directories at this address beginning in 1873-1874. This house with its Mansard roof is a fine example of the work of Dudley Newton. His unusual treatment of the window sill in relation to the roof line of a Wansard roof resulted in the identification of the Newton roof in Newport. Over-all dimensions: About 38 feet by 30 feet; rectangular main block facing south with slightly projecting bay at southeast corner, service wing to the rear; 3 bays;

Saint Joseph's Mission, Tampico, Washington

Father D'Herbomez, with brothers of the Oblates, established the Yakima Mission in 1847, maintaining it until 1855 at which time he was forced to retire by the Indian war. The mission of the Antanum, later to become known as the St. Joseph's Mission, was first located near the present town of Wapato, on the north side of Yakima River, near the present residence of W. P. Sawyer, a spot known by the Indians as Aleshecas in 1849, by Fathers Paadosy and Brother Blanchet. The mission was a hut-like structure of adobe clay plastered on a frame of sticks, with a rude chapel attached to the hut. The mission at Aleshecas, abandoned in 1853, near the present Tampico, became St. Joseph's Mission.

Allendale Mill, Centerdale Rhode Island

The Allendale Mill was built in 1822 by Zachariah Allen for the manufacture of woolens. During its existence it has also served as a cotton mill. The building is particularly important as the earliest known example of the slow-burning construction technique, Allen used wood beams of large cross-section, thick floor planking and shingles set in mortar, as innovations to increase the fire resistance of the mill structure and roof sheathing. The original building is rectangular (37'-6 x 160'-6), five stories high. The exterior walls are load-bearing stone, random coursing, and whitewashed. The interior is the earliest known slowburning construction. The original building has been added to on the west, south, and east sides, and on the north at the stair tower.

John N. A. Griswold House, Newport Rhode Island

The original owner and builder, John N.A. Griswold, was recognized as a leading financier. One-time president of the Illinois Central Railroad, he was prominent in national railroad circles until the 1890's. He served as the United States Consul to Shanghai from 1848 to 1854. In 1863, he settled in Newport and was extremely active in city improvements, real estate, and land development. The home was sold to The Art Association of Newport by the J.N.A. Griswold Estate on November 11^th 1915 and is used as an art gallery. Over-all dimensions: About 100 feet by 60 feet; irregular in plan; two-and-one-half stories. Floor plan: The large polygonal hall at the center of the house is five steps above the entrance vestibule. The

Levi Gale House (Jewish Community Center), Newport Rhode Island

This house was designed by Russell Warren, one of Rhode Island's most distinguished architects of the 19^th century. With its strong cubic shape and rich Corinthian decoration, it is an important and creative example of the Greek Revival in domestic architecture. In late 1925, the house was moved from its original site which is now occupied by the Court House, for use as a community center for the congregation of Touro Synagogue. Roof parapets and shutters shown in photographs taken before the house was moved have been removed. The interior has been extensively remodelled for institutional use by the present owners. Over-all dimensions: 50 feet by 50 feet; square plan; 5 bays; 2 1/2 stories, Floor plan: The central hall runs

Stage Coach Station, Cashup, Whitman County, Washington

It was used as a stage coach station on the line between Spokane and Walla Walla. The barn, used in connection with the station, has been torn down and the owner in 1937, Mr. Earl Berry, tore down the station within a year of this photo (1937). Mr. Davis had a hotel and store on top of Steptoe Butte, near here, and the legend is that he always demanded his patrons put their cash up in advance for any service, thereby earning the nickname of Cashup Davis, this is the origin of the name Cashup, Washington. Col. Steptoe, was killed near here in an Indian war, and smoke signals for help were sent from the top of Steptoe Butte, to Fort

W.P. Sawyer Cabin, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington

The Sawyer Cabin, the oldest existing house in the Yakima Valley, was built by J. P. Mattoon in 1664, according to the Yakima Junior Chamber of Commerce. In that same year, Mattoon was appointed farm instructor for the Indians at Fort Simcoe, in which capacity he served four and one-half years. In 1869 he returned to the cabin to engage in stock raising which he followed for eighteen years. At this time, 1887, J. P. Flint, came into possession of the cabin, occupying it for a number of years, after which Mr. W. P. Sawyer, bought the property, and. from whence the cabin derives its name. Previous to the building of the Sawyer Cabin, a squatter named Connell, had built a

Ransom Clark Cabin, Walla Walla Washington

Ransom Clark came to this territory in a covered wagon train which followed the Whitman Party, of 1843, and of which Mrs Clark (Lettice J. Millican) was one. The party continuing to California, Ransom Clark turned west to Walla Walla, where he met and married Lettice J. Millican, obtained a grant for 640 acres in 1855; was ordered out of the territory, along with the other settlers, because of Indian troubles, he went to Vancouver and filed his grant there. In 1858 he hired two men, Foster by name, not related to go to Walla Walla to build the cabin. Mrs Clark, as a widow, continued to occupy the cabin after her husbands death; protecting her home and children from the

Ezra Meeker House, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington

Ezra Meeker was one of the most notable of the Northwest Pioneers, whose first home, a log cabin was built in Puyallup, in 1861, where the Public Park now stands. President Harrison was entertained in the present house on his visit there. The Ladies of the G.A.R. is the oldest Women's hereditary organization in the United States. The original objectives of the organization included promotion of patriotism and loyalty to the Union, participation in community service, especially for the aid of our Veterans and their dependants.

First Tacoma Post Office, Point Defiance Park, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington

Was the oldest house in Tacoma in addition to being its first post office. Logs and shingle roof.

Saint Michaels Mission, Hillyard, Spokane County, Washington

Establishing the firat mission in 1886, Father Cataldo founded Gonzaga University in Spokane and established missions for many Indian tribes, and lived, and labored, among them for sixty-three years.
Builder: Rev. Joseph M. Cataldo

McFadden House, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington

Mr. Saunders was the founder of Saundersville, later to become known as Chehalis. The building remains undisturbed, the street in front was plotted to parallel its frontage. This building was used as the Post Office of Saundersville, and was later purchased, in 1859, by Obediih B. McFadden, who was later appointed first Chief Justice of Washington Territory, by President Buchanan in 1861. MATERIALS OF Construction - Squared log walls, mortise and tenon corners. Shingle roof. Considerably altered and added to.

The Breakers (Cornelius Vanderbilt House), Newport Rhode Island

Peabody and Stearns, Architects, Boston, were engaged to design the original Breakers for Pierre Lorillard. In 1879, he built a wharf for his steam yacht, Lurline. After purchasing the estate in 1885, Cornelius Vanderbilt made alterations to the estate and employed Peabody and Stearns to design the Cottage which was erected in 1886 by McNeill of Boston, a contractor. On 25 November 1892 the house was destroyed by fire. Since the erection of the present building it has symbolized the Ideal. Life at The Breakers was conducted in a proper and orderly manner. Early in the morning the carriage book was delivered to the house. Mrs. Vanderbilt would indicate the various trips to be made by the family member, the carriage,

Commodore Edgar House, Newport Rhode Island

The following description of this house appeared in Artistic Country Seats Volume III:
Commodore William Edgar's House
Although disclosing some affinity with the colonial style, this house can scarcely be classed as colonial. It was finished in 1885, and the architects are Messrs. McKim, Mead, and White. Built of a narrow, speckled, unpainted brick, of a buff color, somewhat like that of the Tiffany house, on Madison Avenue, New York, with shingled roof, brick chimneys, two stories and an attic. Commodore Edgar's house is one of the most recent and attractive private residences at Newport. The porch is of wood, and some of the trimmings are of light sandstone. The dimensions are: length, one hundred and seventeen feet; depth,

Isaac Bell House (Edna Villa), Newport Rhode Island

Lippitt Mill, West Warwick Rhode Island

The Lippitt Mill has continuously produced cotton textiles since it began operations in 1810. It is the second oldest cotton textile mill in existence in Rhode Island at the present time (1967) (the Old Slater Mill of Pawtucket predating it by approximately sixteen years), and is representative of the once numerous smll textile mills of the state that were managed directly by their owners rather than through salaried agents. The original co-partnership was formed on November 9, 1809 and consisted of Christopher Lippitt, Benjamin Aborn, George Jackson, Amasa and William H. Mason. The agreement was to run for ten years from January 1, 1810. On January 21, 1821, the co-partnership was reorganized with the same owners, and this time the firm

Hopkins Mill, West Greenwich Rhode Island

The Hopkins Mill was an extremely rare example of the once common smaller cotton textile mills of modest capitalization that proliferated along the lesser streams of the state during the mid-19^th century. The original building was one story plus attic and partial basement. The plan is significant because it incorporates features common to the much larger mills of the time i.e.: separate stair and water closet towers,, clerestory attic windows and slow-burning timber construction. Over-all dimensions: 152' x 32'; twenty-two bays; one story plus attic and partial basement; rectangular in shape. Floor plan: The first and attic floors are rectangular with a privy tower about mid-way along the east elevation and a stair tower opposite it on the west. Originally there

Thomas Robinson House, Newport Rhode Island

This broad, gambrel-roofed house is one of the best examples of Newport's merchant residences of the 18^th century. Due to continuous family ownership since 1761, the interior and exterior retain their authentic character. An alteration by Charles F, McKiir. in 1874-1875, converted the large kitchen into a sitting room, a complete expression of the American Free Classic style. During the French occupation of the city of Newport in the Revolutionary War, July, 1780, to June, 1781, the Vicomte de Noailles, a lieutenant-colonel of the Soissonais Regiment, was quartered in the house. In the summer of 1780, Madame de Noailles sent Mrs. Robinson a Sevres tea set in appreciation for the kindness extended to the Vicomte during his stay. The tea set

Bannister House, Middletown Rhode Island

During the Revolution the house was occupied by British troops and British General Pigot established his field headquarters here. In 1777 British engineers erected their main defenses nearby. Alas for the fortunes of the Bannisters. John, the builder, bequeathed an ample estate to his son Thomas whom he advised not to enter into a trade. During the Revolution, Thomas Bannister was a Tory. After the war his properties were confiscated and he was banished from the State. The house was demolished in 1956-1957 after vain attempts of local antiquarians to preserve it.