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Rowan Residence 02

Original Owner: Rowan, Frank S. (Caroline)
Homeowner Occupation: Developer, Real Estate
Street Address: 818 Warren Ave.
Location: Belvidere, IL
Year of Construction: Unknown
Fate: Extant - Substantially Altered
An elegant Victorian graphic used as a content seperator.
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Barber's Earliest Publication Reference:

The Cottage Souvenir No. 2, 1st Edition, 1891 - Design No. 18 (CS2:18)

This is a very tasty design and one that will work up in better shape than the engravings show. In this plan the porch roof, or gable, extends out over the front steps, a feature which adds very much to the convenience and beauty of the design. The plan is for a five room house, exclusive of hall, which can be used as a sitting hall. The cellar way is under front stairs and is entered from the pantry. A servant room can be arranged over the kitchen and entered by cutting a narrow passage off from bath room. This plan can be enlarged, reduced or changed to front in any direction. Interior, the entire inside woodwork, except stairs, is to be painted three coats in warm tints. Stairs of poplar, stained and varnished. Plastering, three-coat work, hard finish. Plumbing consists of sink and pump in kitchen, bath tub and bowl, all with connections. Outside materials, first and second stories clapboarded, belts wainscoted, gables and roof shingled. Foundations of brick. Outside blinds. Painting, three-coat work. Size, over all except steps, 26 feet 6 inches x 44 feet 6 inches. Height of first story, 9 feet; second story, 8 feet 4 inches. Depth of cellar, 6 feet 6 inches, under all except parlor.

Barber's estimated range of costs to build:         
$1,740 - $1,850
Barber's estimated cost, or median cost to build: 
1800
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Researcher's Comments:

Likely built on speculation, it is unknown who the first resident was. Try to get better current photos including interior shots and seek out any old or historic photos as well.

Barber's Published Floor Plans:
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Rowan Residence 02 - Located at 818 Warren Ave. Belvidere, IL

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Rowan Residence 02 - Formally located at 818 Warren Ave. Belvidere, IL