It is a wood-framed, two-story, Prairie School-style house with attic and basement, built in 1910 and designed by architects Purcell and Elmslie, of the Purcell, Feick & Elmslie firm.

Its 1977 nomination describes it as "deceptively simple in appearance," and, "architecturally, very important as a handsome and inexpensive Prairie School dwelling.

Its meticulous maintenance and preservation of the original materials and colors reinforce its significance.

[2]: 3 It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1978.

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