The house was built for Charles Whittlesey Power, a local businessman who also served one term as mayor of Pittsfield.

It is a rambling 2+1⁄2-story brick structure, set on a granite foundation that is fully exposed on the eastern side due to the sloping lot.

It is roughly L-shaped, with a landscaped circular drive providing access to the house at the crook of the L. Its exterior is characterized by a variety of dormers, projecting and recessed sections, and varying window sizes and shapes.

The interior has Federal style fireplace mantels, and includes a basement-level billiard room with a quarry tile floor.

[2] The house was built about 1912 for Charles Wittlesey Power, a local businessman who also served one term as mayor of Pittsfield.