Theophilus Conrad, tannery owner, built this home 1893-95. Designed by Clarke & Loomis architects in Richardsonian Romanesque style. After Conrad’s death in 1905, the house was sold to William Caldwell, maker of wooden and steel tanks.
In 1947, it was given to the Presbyterian Church and became a home for elderly women. Over.
Reverse Description:
The house was purchased by the St. James Court Assn. in 1987 and
turned into a museum. Built of Bedford limestone, with elaborate archways and stone designs, it was known for its woodwork & parquet floors. The house also featured many innovations of its day, including interior plumbing and electric lighting.