Maj. James W. McMullin House

Maj. James W. McMullin House
Location 403 1st Ave., E.
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Coordinates 41°17′40″N 92°38′28″W / 41.29444°N 92.64111°W / 41.29444; -92.64111Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 92°38′28″W / 41.29444°N 92.64111°W / 41.29444; -92.64111
Area less than one acre
Built 1882
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP Reference # 85000723[1]
Added to NRHP April 11, 1985

The Maj. James W. McMullin House is a historic residence located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. McMullin received his commission in the army during the American Civil War. He returned to Oskaloosa after his service where he established a successful transport and livery business that served Mahaska County's coal industry. McMullin meant for his Queen Anne style home to be a showplace.[2] It was designed by an unknown architect to be built of brick, but because of price gouging by local brick dealers he chose to have his home built of wood instead.[2] Structurally, the house has a balloon frame covered with clapboards. It features an asymmetrical plan, a wrap-around porch, and bay windows. The interior is noteworthy for its woodwork and exuberant plasterwork.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 William C. Page, James E. Jacobsen. "Maj. James W. McMullin House" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-05-04.


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