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Even after 150 years, the octagon house floor plan remains a curiosity in architectural design. The original architect, John Richards, the first draft of the octagon house just before the Civil War. If it is in competition with his fellow landowners and the town leaders or was merely trying to impress Eliza Forbes, his wife, son and heir. The imposing structure that has left still draws fascinated visitors to the elegant Octagon House in Watertown, Wisconsin every day.
TheOriginal octagon house floor plan, build 1854, is a fantastic 5 story brick building with 57 rooms. It also contains the precursors of modern comforts such as running water, heating and ventilation systems. A 40 meters high cantilevered staircase adorns the interior. The story behind the Octagon House is that Mr. Richards to build a promise to his wife, Eliza, his nice house in the Midwest.
John Richards was probably influenced by the designer and gentlemen,Orson Fowler, who was a leading spokesman for the construction of eight houses on one side. At that time, the house was octagon is billed as a design very efficient, economic and aesthetic housing dates from the Roman architect.
There were at least 36 houses in an octagonal house built in 1844 to 1905. All these houses were in Wisconsin. Octagonal houses are built farther from the civil war. After this period,Most of octagonal houses were either demolished or converted until they have lost their original shape.
John Richards Octagon House was given to the Watertown Historical Society in 1938. The house has been preserved in excellent condition and almost no electricity, modern plumbing and no telephone - as it was, as Mr. Richards and his wife lived in 1850.
Octagon House tours can be made every day from May to October and signs are postedWatertown. Summer hours are 10-4 pm and 11 clock 3 clock after Labor Day Admission is € 7 for adults, $ 6 for AAA members, $ 6 for children aged 6 to 12 and children under 6 free.
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