[1] It was built in 1890 for Edward Fischer and was finished with fine details by its second owner, industrialist John Joseph Donovan.

Its architecture is Stick style with Tudor Revival details plus other elements from other Victorian era architectural styles.

[2] Early in his career J. J. Donovan worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a construction engineer.

[2] It was used as a women's dormitory by Western Washington University for roughly 25 years.

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