While a part of this Warren, Rhode Island, home may date from as early as the late 18th century, it was completely “modernized” in the mid-19th century by owner, Lewis T. Hoar, a successful housewright, giving us the playful design we see today. Lewis Thomas Hoar (1810-1881) worked in partnerships, building many of the stately Italianate style residences in the village of Warren before entering politics, where he was elected as a state representative. Rather than building his own home from scratch, Lewis updated an earlier Federal period house, retaining its Federal-era hipped roof with monitor, but added the more intricate bay windows and porch, embellished with carved balustrade, brackets and ornament. The large property even retains a Second Empire style stable or barn, which has been preserved by later owners.
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