City Directories and History: 1958 – Frank P. Simrill, 1966 – John E. Allison
Tradition has it that during the 1840’s, a wealthy New Orleans gentleman moved to York for his health, and brought his own architect with him. The house he built was designed and situated to receive the sun in winter but not in summer. The trim of the piazza is reflective of New Orleans design. The columns of the
Greek Revival entry porch are set in white marble bases. Black and white marble was used for the floor of the entrance porch. Downstairs the ceilings are high; upstairs they are low. The first floor is cool throughout the summer by being high off the ground and insulated by the second story above. Jeff and Lana Rossy are present owner-occupants. [Courtesy of the Yorkville Historical Society – 2002]
The historic home is not of Greek Revival architecture, rather that of Gothic Revival style, highly popular throughout the region when the home was originally constructed. However, rarely did local contractors stick strictly to one particular architectural style but rather mixed and mingled the forms as their tastes dictated.
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