251 Euclid Ave

Built in 1899, 251 Euclid Ave was owned by Ward Tucker, possibly as an investment. Ward originally settled in Saguache, CO where he ran a hotel, but moved to Carbondale after marrying his wife, Medora (Dora) Wilcox. He was the railroad depot manager and then a contractor and freight hauler, and he built the large brick home around the corner at 3rd and Garfield. According to one publication, "He operated large camps of men, did business loosely, lived well, and enjoyed life." In 1905 the home was sold to W. M. Dinkel Mercantile Co. and was possibly a rental property for the next 20 years. Subsequent owners would include Lucas, Holcob, Whitbeck, and Baumli. This single-story variant of an I-House and has been slightly expanded with wood-framed additions to the "t" shape. The garage in back was probably built in the '20's.