Built in the 1892, it is a well-preserved high-style example of Late Victorian architecture, exhibiting both Queen Anne and Second Empire features.

Built for a local merchant, it is a rare survivor of what was once a series of high-profile residences south of downtown Barre.

[2] The house was built in the 1892 and finished in 1898 for George J. Reynolds his wife Jane and their son William.

The business that was started by George was a hardware store that boasted the top of the line Glenwood Heating stoves.

Reynolds was a significant force in the development of downtown Barre, serving on the boards of numerous local banks and businesses.