A house built in Springfield, MA by David Ames for his son John in 1828, who never lived in it following a failed engagement. It was demolished sometime between 1933 and 1939, and a church now stands on the site.
Do the two of them have any relation to Oliver Ames?
viktor72says
I miss the trend of fathers building their newlywed children homes. I mean I’d gladly take a free house!
Hidekinomasksays
Aw man this architecture is amazing, I would love to spend time on the balcony above where the carriages would come in. It’s so amazing how images like this bring the past to life. I can’t imagine how impressive a house like this would look back in the day. Not just because it would have been new but because I’m sure it is way more lavish than many contemporary houses!!
PinkElephant_says
It’s actually quite fascinating to look at this and try to pick out the varying stylistic additions to the original Greek Revival house.
memories_of_buttersays
Beautiful design…but doubly sad when you notice the empty baby carriage parked out front…
antwoneokosays
Oh, I forgot to mention, one piece of architecture that isn’t lost here is the carriage house in the back. It was moved across the city and turned into a tiny little house.
redshoes71 says
Sad story. What a beautiful home.
Maz2742 says
Do the two of them have any relation to Oliver Ames?
viktor72 says
I miss the trend of fathers building their newlywed children homes. I mean I’d gladly take a free house!
Hidekinomask says
Aw man this architecture is amazing, I would love to spend time on the balcony above where the carriages would come in. It’s so amazing how images like this bring the past to life. I can’t imagine how impressive a house like this would look back in the day. Not just because it would have been new but because I’m sure it is way more lavish than many contemporary houses!!
PinkElephant_ says
It’s actually quite fascinating to look at this and try to pick out the varying stylistic additions to the original Greek Revival house.
memories_of_butter says
Beautiful design…but doubly sad when you notice the empty baby carriage parked out front…
antwoneoko says
Oh, I forgot to mention, one piece of architecture that isn’t lost here is the carriage house in the back. It was moved across the city and turned into a tiny little house.