Lively House

Two story frame residence incorporating elements of Italiante and Victorian Gothic styles built 1882-83. Four-inch clapboard siding, now painted gray. Rectangular double-sash windows flanked with wood shutters which are painted Black. Hip roof now covered with asphalt shingles. Stone foundation. Three bay central pavilion with gabled roof at front; gable set with narrow gothic arch window. Decorative bargeboard edges gable and cornice of three-bay front porch. Porch roof supported by rectangular columns. Tall narrow first floor windows which are also flanked by wooden shutters. House has been remodeled to some extent over the years and appears to have two small additions to the rear. Two outbuildings on property, one at south front and the other north rear. Front building is one story brick, erected as law office by first owner. Slate roof, rectangular windows, wood addition to front of building. Small gothic arch window in front gable and complements larger one in pavilion of house. One story building at rear is sawn log covered with weatherboarding, believed to be original structure on property, c. 1847; central brick chimney.