M. J. Kidder House
704 Jersey
Baldwin City, Ks 66006

M. J. Kidder House
704 Jersey
Baldwin City, Ks 66006

M. J. Kidder owned these two lots in 1884. Each was valued at $30.00. The total value of the property increased to $350.00 in 1885 indicating the construction of the existing house.

Detached residence, square with lower rear wing, two stories, three bays, wood frame and asbestos shingles, smooth- cut coursed stone foundation, truncated pyramidal roof. Shed front porch on posts, ornamental gable dormer above porch entrance, rear entrance porch NE, spindle work and decorative brackets between porch posts, 2/2 wooden double-hung windows, glazed wooden entrance door, internal brick chimney and external chimney W. Decorative elements include window head moldings, eave brackets, central mock gable wall dormer, dentil molding on truncated roof. Lower porch posts altered, modern concrete porch, floor and steps.

Lance Rider, photographer

Baldwin City Public Library

Winter, 1988

Douglas County assessment rolls, 1884-1928

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