Arthur Perkins House facts for kids
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Arthur Perkins House
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| Location | 242 S. Main St., Rutland, Vermont |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1915 |
| Architect | Bissell, Albert J. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001579 |
| Added to NRHP | September 27, 1988 |
The Arthur Perkins House is a special old home in Rutland, Vermont. It was built in 1915. This brick house has a cool style called Colonial Revival. It also has unique concrete decorations. The house belonged to Arthur Perkins. He owned a business that worked with clay nearby. This historic house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
About the Arthur Perkins House
The Perkins House is located near the southern edge of Rutland. It sits at the corner of Curtis and South Main Streets. This area now has a mix of shops and homes. The house is a two-and-a-half story building made of brick. It has a large, pretty yard that stretches behind it.
What Makes This House Special?
The house has a sloped roof with decorative carvings. The front of the roof has a small window section. A cool porch wraps around the front of the house. This porch is made mostly of concrete. It has strong concrete columns and railings. Inside, the house still has its original wooden details. It also has other fancy decorations.
Who Was Arthur Perkins?
The house was built in 1915-1916. The architect was Albert Bissell. He built it for Arthur Perkins. Arthur Perkins owned the Rutland Fire Clay Company. Five years earlier, Bissell had built Perkins' factory using fire-resistant materials.
Arthur's father started the company in 1872. At first, they worked with iron ore. But they soon found that clay was a better resource. Arthur Perkins took over the company in 1898. The company's factory burned down in 1902. Its replacement also burned in 1910. These fires made Perkins very interested in building with materials that could resist fire.
That's why his house is built with many fire-resistant materials. For example, the main parts of the porches are made of concrete. Arthur Perkins also served as the mayor of Rutland. He was mayor from 1927 to 1935.
