1270 Park Place
Item
Address
1270 Park Place
Original Owners's Name
Henry J. and Bertha Rupp
Previous Owner's Names
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Zinn
Year of Construction
1915
Style of Architecture
Prairie style
Architect
Martin Geise
Structure Description
One of Quincy's most imposing Prairie houses, the tile-roofed Wewers-Rupp House boasts a profusion of first and second floor open and all-weather porches, six second floor rooms (arranged in two or three suites), a room sized landing, six first floor rooms, including a reception foyer, living room, library, and dining room.
Of brick construction with stone foundation, this home's exterior features a front porch and balcony, dormers on each side, chimneys to the east and west, brackets under the roof, porch, and dormers, a single door entry with stained glass top and side lights, overhanging eaves, multipane sash in gable windows, geometric detailing, and a stone band at the level of the second story window sills.
Of brick construction with stone foundation, this home's exterior features a front porch and balcony, dormers on each side, chimneys to the east and west, brackets under the roof, porch, and dormers, a single door entry with stained glass top and side lights, overhanging eaves, multipane sash in gable windows, geometric detailing, and a stone band at the level of the second story window sills.
