Millhiser House

Millhiser House

Millhiser House Virginia Division of Historic Resources

Millhiser House

Millhiser House
1891–1894, attributed to Benjamin W. Poindexter. 916 W. Franklin St.

The most exotic survivor of the varied streetscape of West Franklin is this Moorish-inspired brick and brownstone house, with its arcaded third-story loggia, curvilinear parapet, and polygonal tower. Standing on a single corner column base, it is a breathtaking example of American eclecticism at its most vibrant. The complex, asymmetrical facade features a delightful array of molded brick, brownstone, and copper details.

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