1402 W. Thomas Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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W. H. Fox house | |
| Address: | 1402 West Thomas Avenue |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1889 |
| Primary Style: | Queen Anne |
| Major Alterations: | Altered |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Architect or source of design: | C. M. George |
| Builder: | W. H. Fox |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Limestone |
| Building Permit Number: | 19893 |
| First Owner: | W. H. Fox |
| Notes: | Asymmetrical design. Gable end on main facade has a band of 3 Queen Anne style windows topped by brackets which support a decorative hipped hood. Brackets and modillions at eaves. Large rounded stained glass window on west side of main facade. Hipped roof open porch with gable over entrance (porch now enclosed). 1 story, 3-sided bay window on east side wall. Siding, porch enclosed, many new windows, some decorative details removed. |
The original owner of this house, which was built for $5,000, was W. H. Fox who is not listed in 1890-1892 City Directory. This large Queen Anne style house retains many of its original decorative features even though the porch has been enclosed and inappropriate siding has been installed.
