Since I am passing through Knoxville, Tennessee, here is the D.D. Renner House in Knoxville, designed by George F. Barber.
Barber was among the most prolific residential architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with his own publishing company promoting his designs in books and magazines and 30 architects and draftsmen supplying blueprints to customers nationwide. Knoxville was his home and base of operations and contains many Barber-designed buildings.
This Queen Anne house is typical of Barber’s work in that style, with a highly complex form, varied materials, and exuberant wood ornament. The house had been cut up into six tiny apartments, lost its tower and entry porch, and covered with asbestos siding before being restored from the original plans by Knox Heritage in 2007. The non-profit used grant funding for the project and then sold the house to a private owner.
Understanding the style of a house is the essential first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes to accommodate modern life.
More than 50 full-color photos illustrate the Queen Anne style with character-defining elements identified in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors. Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!
© Scott T. Hanson 2025.
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