The A. J. Stephens House, also known as the Carpenter House and the Lucas County Historical Society Museum, is a historic building located in
Chariton, Iowa, United States. The two-story
concrete block
A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. CMUs are some of the most versatile building products available because of the wide variety of appearances that can be achieved using them.
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structure was built by Stephens as his family's home in 1908. He was a local contractor and the house was a showcase for masonry products and his skill in using them.
[ with ] The house is a larger version of the
American Foursquare
The American Foursquare or American Four Square is an American house style popular from the mid-1890s to the late 1930s. A reaction to the ornate and mass-produced elements of the Victorian architecture, Victorian and other Revival styles popul ...
. On the front is a two-story
Neoclassical style porch. The Lucas County Historical Society bought the house in 1966 for use as a museum. The house was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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Houses completed in 1908
Chariton, Iowa
Historic house museums in Iowa
Museums in Lucas County, Iowa
National Register of Historic Places in Lucas County, Iowa
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa
1908 establishments in Iowa
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