Originally built by John C. Lewis in 1883. Previous owners (Paige 'Crosland' & Charles Polk) great grandfather built it in 1907 as a wedding present for her grandfather and grandmother. Cecil's and Emily's sons Robert, a general contractor and architect and his brother William. Their collaboration was intended to show the public an example of their expertise and drum up business so in 1959 the house was given a facelift by them. The original facade was frame with balustrades of upper and lower porches decorated with scroll work.
