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1913 Prairie in Mason City, IA

4/20/21 39 Comments
Posted on OHD: 4/20/21. Last OHD Update: 11/16/21.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
National Register Property

431 1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401

Your chance to own a piece of Mason City's History. Behold, the James C. Blythe house designed by Walter Burley Griffen and Marion Mahony. Stucco over poured concrete, this fortress of a home features 5-6 bedrooms that could house an army or create some of the best home office setups for today's way of doing business. Countless details and several interesting ceiling heights with WBG's signature floating ceiling. The lot is over 2 acres and extends down to the river with breathtaking views from the large picture windows in the living room and family room. All this a few blocks from downtown Mason City. One of the architectural treasures of the nation and available for the first time since 1962.
5 Bed 3 Bath 4,394 Sq Ft 1.95 Ac.
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