418 N. Howard House

Walking west one block on Division street, we turn left at the intersection with Howard street. On our left at 418 North Howard is an elaborate example of a Colonial Revival style home built in the 1920's. While the post office was Colonial style, the classical ornamentation was relatively muted. With this home, classical embellishments abound probably reflecting the exuberance of the Roaring 20's. In 1996, the Indiana Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, or DHPA, classified this building as Outstanding for its historical significance .

Key signatures of the Colonial Revival style are on display here with the frontal symmetry and height, the rounded portico with classical Corinthian columns and the hipped roof with a centered dormer window. While the off-center entrance, the full width porch and the rectangular second story sun room are departures from standard Colonial style, they are richly embellished with classical details that match and complement the house giving it rather unique character.

By the way, make special note of the dormer windows and its pediment style roof. I think we'll see another example of that on the tour.

Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources SHAARD database (State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database)

https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/print.html?printType=countySurvey