c. 1900 Queen Anne – North Manchester, IN
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301 W Main St North Manchester, IN 46962
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$89,900- 4 Bed
- 1 full, 2 half Bath
- 3298 Sq Ft
- 0.18 Ac.
utilities: gas 102 avg; elec 140 avg
Contact Information
Kathy Parrett, Manchester Realty(260) 982-6168
Links, Photos & Additional Info
State: Indiana | Region: Midwest (East North Central) | Associated Styles or Type: Queen Anne
Period & Associated Styles: Queen Anne (1880-1910), Victorian Era | Misc: Fixer-Uppers
Period & Associated Styles: Queen Anne (1880-1910), Victorian Era | Misc: Fixer-Uppers
19 Comments on c. 1900 Queen Anne – North Manchester, IN
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Chestatee, GA
This is a brand new listing so perhaps a better listing description will come soon.
I can’t tell if the tower was added in the ’20s or ’30’s to give the home a French Eclectic update or just redesigned during that period.
The neighborhood has some other cute homes too.
There was a porch on this building. I have an old photo with this house in background I will send it to you via email
Chestatee, GA
Awesome! Thanks Paul! So the tower is original, cool.
Home to the far right/background:
Chestatee, GA
Closer view of Paul’s photo:
This is about 2 hours north of Indianapolis.
Easton, PA
That tower is a bit of a mystery. The varied height second floor windows look as if it was designed as a stair tower but the inside view of the space shows no stair and the windows have what looks to be original trim. The existing stair is set to the back of the house beyond the bay windows and seems to be original. There are some nice floors and trim work in this house and reconstructing the original porch would do wonders for the exterior.
The tower is old but not part of the original construction of the house. From the Sanborn maps, the house was built before 1890, but was expanded between 1895 and 1900, with the tower and the porch around it added.
https://spatialdata.iu.edu/DOQQS/state/sanborn/public/pdf/1895/02447_1895-0005.pdf
https://spatialdata.iu.edu/DOQQS/state/sanborn/public/pdf/1900/02447_1900-0004.pdf
It’s looks like a fine late Victorian neighborhood, on the National Register. The NRHP info and the state file don’t provide any more details.
These maps are fascinating! Where/How can I pull these? I also live in this town, in an old house and I have been craving more information on our property. Our home was built in 1883 according to the historical society. Would be very interested to learn more!
https://libraries.indiana.edu/union-list-sanborn-maps This link has sanborn maps for all the cities and town in Indiana that have them
This looks like it got a redo in the 20s or 30s, as Kelly mentioned. The relocation of the front door, and stair from it’s tower, arched doorways, plain newel, phone nook, porch murder, etc., all in the name of a French eclectic deco updating- backed up by the great period photo, say this was a different, Queen Anne style home originally.
I want this project…can you please move it to Tallahassee for me please!
Otis Orchards, WA
It definitely looks better with the porch. That said, it is a really good price for a home in this condition! So many nice details, inside and out.
Those floors are screaming for a restoration. They could be a show stopper with just a bit of love.
I saw that too.my company just refinished the floors in a historic home in Ballground,Ga.very proud of that job.restored/refinished without removing the patina.house won the historic preservation award.
Chestatee, GA
It wasn’t the Stripling-Lovelady house was it? I lived in Ball Ground as a teen, tried to get husband to move back there even.
Enchanting! I could imagine living here!!!
Anyone know more about the history of the house?
I live in this town and have admired this house for years. It looked like it would hit the market soon, now that it has- I am itching to schedule a showing. With some TLC this house could be a showstopper!
Contacted the realtor and found out that they already have an accepted offer-but will accept back-up offers at this time. It’s going to move fast!
Chestatee, GA
Thanks Emily!