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425 South 12th Street

Item

Address

425 South 12th Street

Original Owners's Name

John Wood

Previous Owner's Names

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

Year of Construction

1835

Style of Architecture

Greek Revival style

Architect

John Cleveland

Builder / Contractor

John Cleveland

Structure Description

Use of the classical Greek temple form was popular during this period, and the mansion has the triangular pediment and plain Doric columns of a temple facade. The column and beam construction is evident in the door surrounds and window lintels as well as the design of the fireplace mantels. The main entrance is graced by a double portico which reflects a southern influence. Wood personally selected the coffee nut trees from which the solid wood Doric columns of the portico were made. He made the lathes and turned the great pillars himself. A notable fan light in the pediment and door lights complete this restrained Doric facade.
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