Frank Rhoades farm
NW4 16-15-21

Frank Rhoades farm
NW4 16-15-21

This farmhouse was built in 1882 and the barn was eredted two years later by the grandfather of present resident, Frank Rhoades.

Detached residence, ell plan with central entrance in each block, 2/3 front bays, wood frame and weatherboard construction with stone foundation, gable roof. Shed porch in ell, one story rear hipped addition, cellar entrance W end, 1/1 wooden double-hung windows, one paneled entrance door and one glazed paneled door in ell, interior brick chimney E. Metal storm windows installed. Timber frame center section with vertical tongue and grooved sheathing, stone foundations; one shed addition N and two S with concrete foundations. Hipped addition W end. End aisles in additions.

Dale Nimz, photographer

Baldwin City Public Library

Fall 1988

Interview: Frank Rhoades 11-1-1988

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