Photo from 2003-2004
Architectural Survey Cards, Histories, House Highlights
Architectural Survey Cards, Histories, House Highlights
64 Prospect Avenue NE is located in Heritage Hill. It was built in
1890. It's architectural significance is
NOTABLE.
Past owners include
Studley,Elbridge.
Description
Studley House - Walking Tour
Comments
This house was built in 1890 for Elbridge Studley, organizer of the Grand Rapids Felt Boot Shoe Co. This palatial tile roofed, stucco Italian Revival home would be equally comfortable in a setting overlooking the Mediterranean. It was built in 1890 by Mr. Elbridge G. Studley. MR. Studley, a native New Yorker, came to Grand Rapids in 1875 to establish a store for the E.B. Preston Company. He subsequently purchased the company, admitted W.Y.Barclay to partnership and changed the name of the company to Studley & Barclay. Mr. Studley was very active in the Grand Rapids business community serving as a director of the Old National Bank, the Valley City Milling Company and the Worden Lumber Company. Note the influence from one of the great Italian architects, Palladio, in the used of rows of arched windows with fanlights, heavy sculpture over the entryway, the interesting balcony and the broad sweep of the terrace. Further interest is added by theused of ornate wrought iron.
Geographic coordinates are 42.9645°N, 85.660158°WLatitude: 42°57′52.2″N
Longitude: 85°39′36.569″W.
