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Feb 06, 2024
Feb 06, 2024
1100 Southard Street, Key West, FL, USA
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Feb 06, 2024
Historical Record Date
Feb 06, 2024
Source Name
Zillow
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Jun 01, 2021
Jun 01, 2021
Last sold in 2021!
Beautiful Key West, FL home las sold in 2021Posted Date
Feb 06, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 2021
Source Name
Zillow
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Dec 17, 2010
Ownership History - Quitclaim Deed - John G. Scranton and Ismael Arjune
The following shows the Quitclaim Deed between John G. Scranton and Ismael Arjune dated Dec 10th, 2010.
Dec 17, 2010
Ownership History - Quitclaim Deed - John G. Scranton and Ismael Arjune
The following shows the Quitclaim Deed between John G. Scranton and Ismael Arjune dated Dec 10th, 2010.Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Dec 17, 2010
Source Name
Monroe County Official Records Search
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May 14, 2002
May 14, 2002
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- Marley Zielike
Historical Architectural Guidelines - Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House
The following details the description of the Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House from the Key West Historical Architectural Guidelines. It states, "The Eyebrow House is a style unique to Key West which features a second set of smaller windows perched above the primary first-floor windows and tucked under the roofline so that they appear to be peeking out from under the eaves. They are similar in structure to the five-bay, galleried houses of Louisiana, but those do not feature the usual attribute of windows hooded underneath the roofline. The Roberts family of Key West built several eyebrow houses in the 1870s and 1880s. Porches extend the full length of the façade as they do on other Key West houses and include many Classical Revival Details." These “Design Guidelines in Key West’s Historic District” are intended to preserve and protect the architectural environment and unique character of the historic neighborhoods of the Key West Historic District. Key West has one of the most significant of Florida’s historic districts to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The guidelines are intended to assist property owners, architects, developers and the Historic Architecture Review Commission (also known as HARC) in making appropriate decisions concerning renovation methods and materials in Key West’s historic districts. Signs, kiosks, outbuildings, streetscapes, street furniture, murals, additions, and other new construction planned within these historic planning zones are a primary concern of the guidelines. Understanding the guidelines and the architectural review will assure that projects affecting historic structures will contribute to the sense of place and time, as well as, the visual beauty of the historic district of Key West.
Historical Architectural Guidelines - Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House
The following details the description of the Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House from the Key West Historical Architectural Guidelines. It states, "The Eyebrow House is a style unique to Key West which features a second set of smaller windows perched above the primary first-floor windows and tucked under the roofline so that they appear to be peeking out from under the eaves. They are similar in structure to the five-bay, galleried houses of Louisiana, but those do not feature the usual attribute of windows hooded underneath the roofline. The Roberts family of Key West built several eyebrow houses in the 1870s and 1880s. Porches extend the full length of the façade as they do on other Key West houses and include many Classical Revival Details." These “Design Guidelines in Key West’s Historic District” are intended to preserve and protect the architectural environment and unique character of the historic neighborhoods of the Key West Historic District. Key West has one of the most significant of Florida’s historic districts to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The guidelines are intended to assist property owners, architects, developers and the Historic Architecture Review Commission (also known as HARC) in making appropriate decisions concerning renovation methods and materials in Key West’s historic districts. Signs, kiosks, outbuildings, streetscapes, street furniture, murals, additions, and other new construction planned within these historic planning zones are a primary concern of the guidelines. Understanding the guidelines and the architectural review will assure that projects affecting historic structures will contribute to the sense of place and time, as well as, the visual beauty of the historic district of Key West.
Historical Architectural Guidelines - Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House
The following details the description of the Classic Revival, Key West Eyebrow House from the Key West Historical Architectural Guidelines.It states, "The Eyebrow House is a style unique to Key West which features a second set of smaller windows perched above the primary first-floor windows and tucked under the roofline so that they appear to be peeking out from under the eaves. They are similar in structure to the five-bay, galleried houses of Louisiana, but those do not feature the usual attribute of windows hooded underneath the roofline. The Roberts family of Key West built several eyebrow houses in the 1870s and 1880s. Porches extend the full length of the façade as they do on other Key West houses and include many Classical Revival Details."
These “Design Guidelines in Key West’s Historic District” are intended to
preserve and protect the architectural environment and unique character of the historic neighborhoods of the Key West Historic District. Key West has one of the most significant of Florida’s historic districts to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. The guidelines are intended to assist property owners, architects, developers and the Historic Architecture Review Commission (also known as HARC) in making appropriate decisions concerning renovation methods and materials in Key West’s historic districts. Signs, kiosks, outbuildings, streetscapes, street furniture, murals, additions, and other new construction planned within these historic planning zones are a primary concern of the guidelines. Understanding the guidelines and the architectural review will assure that projects affecting historic structures will contribute to the sense of place and time, as well as, the visual beauty of the historic district of Key West.
Posted Date
Feb 12, 2024
Historical Record Date
May 14, 2002
Source Name
City of Key West
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Jul 07, 1986
Past Homeowners - Warranty Deed
The following shows the warranty deed between Jessie M. Cleare and John G. and Brenda Scranton of New York on July 7th, 1986. Property records are made publically available through the Monroe County Official Records Search.
Jul 07, 1986
Past Homeowners - Warranty Deed
The following shows the warranty deed between Jessie M. Cleare and John G. and Brenda Scranton of New York on July 7th, 1986.Property records are made publically available through the Monroe County Official Records Search.
Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jul 07, 1986
Source Name
Monroe County Official Records Search
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Nov 27, 1984
Nov 27, 1984
Previous homeowner Allan B Cleare Jr passes away
Previous homeowner passes away at age 78 (clip + full page).Posted Date
Feb 06, 2024
Historical Record Date
Nov 27, 1984
Source Name
The Miami Herald, Newspapers.com
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Jun 01, 1965
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1100 Southard Street Key West FL
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018. "I found a second photo taken nearly 30 years later showing the same view of 1100 Southard Street. We can see the house has changed a bit. Study and see if you can see the differences. Some aluminum shutter salesman must have made a bundle off Key West in the 1950s because there are still a lot of these old clam shell shutters in existence. This house has aluminum shutters on the west side. Someone added wood louvers to the right side of the front porch as a sun shield. Look to the left side which was extended to the edge of the roof overhang. Both photos show the house is elevated up from the ground and is wood construction with wood siding. I can't verify the first photo shows louver windows but the 1965 photos certainly do. Glass windows were introduced to the house later. The addition to the front was removed, a pool was added, and the place became gentrified each time it was improved. The original eyebrow now has pediments above once-louvered windows. It looks quite graceful and definitely hi brow."
1100 Southard Street Key West FL
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018. "I found a second photo taken nearly 30 years later showing the same view of 1100 Southard Street. We can see the house has changed a bit. Study and see if you can see the differences. Some aluminum shutter salesman must have made a bundle off Key West in the 1950s because there are still a lot of these old clam shell shutters in existence. This house has aluminum shutters on the west side. Someone added wood louvers to the right side of the front porch as a sun shield. Look to the left side which was extended to the edge of the roof overhang. Both photos show the house is elevated up from the ground and is wood construction with wood siding. I can't verify the first photo shows louver windows but the 1965 photos certainly do. Glass windows were introduced to the house later. The addition to the front was removed, a pool was added, and the place became gentrified each time it was improved. The original eyebrow now has pediments above once-louvered windows. It looks quite graceful and definitely hi brow."
Jun 01, 1965
1100 Southard Street Key West FL
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018."I found a second photo taken nearly 30 years later showing the same view of 1100 Southard Street. We can see the house has changed a bit. Study and see if you can see the differences. Some aluminum shutter salesman must have made a bundle off Key West in the 1950s because there are still a lot of these old clam shell shutters in existence. This house has aluminum shutters on the west side. Someone added wood louvers to the right side of the front porch as a sun shield. Look to the left side which was extended to the edge of the roof overhang. Both photos show the house is elevated up from the ground and is wood construction with wood siding. I can't verify the first photo shows louver windows but the 1965 photos certainly do. Glass windows were introduced to the house later. The addition to the front was removed, a pool was added, and the place became gentrified each time it was improved. The original eyebrow now has pediments above once-louvered windows. It looks quite graceful and definitely hi brow."
Posted Date
Feb 12, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1965
Source Name
Key West Properties
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Jun 21, 1954
Jun 21, 1954
'Youths Leave Key West for Boys State'
Newspaper clip from 1954 (clip + full page).Posted Date
Feb 06, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 21, 1954
Source Name
The Miami News, Newspapers.com
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Jun 10, 1951
Jun 10, 1951
'Bruce Cleare is Praised by Key West Subscribers'
Article mentions homeowners' son, Bruce Cleare.Posted Date
Feb 06, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 10, 1951
Source Name
The Miami News, Newspapers.com
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Apr 10, 1950
Apr 10, 1950
1950 US Census
The 1950s census shows Allan B. Cleare Jr. and his wife Jessie N. Cleare lived at 1100 Southard St. Allan - 44, and Jessie - 45. Allan is a lawyer in a law office, presumably his own. Their two sons, Allan III and Henry were 14, and 12, respectively.
1950 US Census
The 1950s census shows Allan B. Cleare Jr. and his wife Jessie N. Cleare lived at 1100 Southard St.Allan - 44, and Jessie - 45. Allan is a lawyer in a law office, presumably his own. Their two sons, Allan III and Henry were 14, and 12, respectively.
Posted Date
Feb 19, 2024
Historical Record Date
Apr 10, 1950
Source Name
U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census
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Jun 19, 1947
'Cleare Boys Off To Summer Camp
The article mentions the sons Bruce and Henry Cleare of homeowners, 'Attorney and Mrs. Allan B Cleare.'
Jun 19, 1947
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Jun 01, 1940
Jun 01, 1940
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Allan B. Jr. and Jessie M. Cleare - Homeowner Profile
The following shows that Allan B. Cleare Jr. is listed as the homeowner of 1100 Southard St., on the 1940 census. The 1940 Census shows us that Allan B. Cleare 33 at the time of the census and was the Monroe County Solicitor, a government employee. He was born in Florida. His wife Jessie, was born in India and was 34 in 1940, they had two sons Allan III., and Henry both born in Florida. He owned their home which was valued at $4,500, and his income was $1,372 in 1940. He was a busy man, he worked 77 hours the week before the census was taken.
Allan B. Jr. and Jessie M. Cleare - Homeowner Profile
The following shows that Allan B. Cleare Jr. is listed as the homeowner of 1100 Southard St., on the 1940 census. The 1940 Census shows us that Allan B. Cleare 33 at the time of the census and was the Monroe County Solicitor, a government employee. He was born in Florida. His wife Jessie, was born in India and was 34 in 1940, they had two sons Allan III., and Henry both born in Florida. He owned their home which was valued at $4,500, and his income was $1,372 in 1940. He was a busy man, he worked 77 hours the week before the census was taken.
Allan B. Jr. and Jessie M. Cleare - Homeowner Profile
The following shows that Allan B. Cleare Jr. is listed as the homeowner of 1100 Southard St., on the 1940 census.The 1940 Census shows us that Allan B. Cleare 33 at the time of the census and was the Monroe County Solicitor, a government employee. He was born in Florida. His wife Jessie, was born in India and was 34 in 1940, they had two sons Allan III., and Henry both born in Florida.
He owned their home which was valued at $4,500, and his income was $1,372 in 1940. He was a busy man, he worked 77 hours the week before the census was taken.
Posted Date
Feb 19, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1940
Source Name
U.S. Census
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Feb 20, 1939
Various Key West Realty Sales in Past Two Weeks
Title: Various Key West Realty Sales in Past Two Weeks "Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bairstow sold to Allan B. Cleare, Jr. for $4,625 the 90x67 corner of Southard and Francis"
Feb 20, 1939
Various Key West Realty Sales in Past Two Weeks
Title: Various Key West Realty Sales in Past Two Weeks"Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Bairstow sold to Allan B. Cleare, Jr. for $4,625 the 90x67 corner of Southard and Francis"
Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Feb 20, 1939
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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Jun 01, 1938
Jun 01, 1938
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1100 Southard Street
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018 "Just prior to young photographer Authur Rothstein's assignment to photograph Key West for the WPA in 1938, Key West had reeled from the devastating loss of the railroad due to the Labor Day Hurricane in 1935, the demise of the cigar and sponge industry, and the unknown future of the island upon the completion of the Overseas Highway (now called US1). Rothstein's task was to document the state of life on this little island. One of the houses he photographed was 1100 Southard Street shown above. Study the photo just a bit. Longtime readers know this is an "eyebrow house" given that name to describe the design of the roof extending out from the end of the building to rest upon columns. The projection creates both a porch (a place to sit) and protection for the second-floor windows which may be left open during rain and wind storms allowing light and air to flow inside the home. Before we had air conditioning, homes were ventilated by natural air flow and shade trees. Rothstein's photos appear throughout my blog from time to time. We are fortunate that the federal government sent him to the Keys to capture a point in time when life was pretty rough here. Rothstein wrote his supervisor shortly before the Overseas Highway was completed when perhaps thousands of tourists would someday make their way to this little island - "I hope the resulting boom and development doesn’t spoil the picturesque beauty of the island nor make the natives lose their friendliness.”
1100 Southard Street
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018 "Just prior to young photographer Authur Rothstein's assignment to photograph Key West for the WPA in 1938, Key West had reeled from the devastating loss of the railroad due to the Labor Day Hurricane in 1935, the demise of the cigar and sponge industry, and the unknown future of the island upon the completion of the Overseas Highway (now called US1). Rothstein's task was to document the state of life on this little island. One of the houses he photographed was 1100 Southard Street shown above. Study the photo just a bit. Longtime readers know this is an "eyebrow house" given that name to describe the design of the roof extending out from the end of the building to rest upon columns. The projection creates both a porch (a place to sit) and protection for the second-floor windows which may be left open during rain and wind storms allowing light and air to flow inside the home. Before we had air conditioning, homes were ventilated by natural air flow and shade trees. Rothstein's photos appear throughout my blog from time to time. We are fortunate that the federal government sent him to the Keys to capture a point in time when life was pretty rough here. Rothstein wrote his supervisor shortly before the Overseas Highway was completed when perhaps thousands of tourists would someday make their way to this little island - "I hope the resulting boom and development doesn’t spoil the picturesque beauty of the island nor make the natives lose their friendliness.”
1100 Southard Street
From the blog of Gary Thomas, 2018"Just prior to young photographer Authur Rothstein's assignment to photograph Key West for the WPA in 1938, Key West had reeled from the devastating loss of the railroad due to the Labor Day Hurricane in 1935, the demise of the cigar and sponge industry, and the unknown future of the island upon the completion of the Overseas Highway (now called US1). Rothstein's task was to document the state of life on this little island.
One of the houses he photographed was 1100 Southard Street shown above. Study the photo just a bit. Longtime readers know this is an "eyebrow house" given that name to describe the design of the roof extending out from the end of the building to rest upon columns. The projection creates both a porch (a place to sit) and protection for the second-floor windows which may be left open during rain and wind storms allowing light and air to flow inside the home. Before we had air conditioning, homes were ventilated by natural air flow and shade trees. Rothstein's photos appear throughout my blog from time to time. We are fortunate that the federal government sent him to the Keys to capture a point in time when life was pretty rough here. Rothstein wrote his supervisor shortly before the Overseas Highway was completed when perhaps thousands of tourists would someday make their way to this little island - "I hope the resulting boom and development doesn’t spoil the picturesque beauty of the island nor make the natives lose their friendliness.”
Posted Date
Feb 12, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1938
Source Name
Key West Properties
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Dec 22, 1937
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Homeowners in 1937 used this as a vacation home
Article mentions original homeowners who used this a vacation home in 1937. "Arriving this week from their home in Washington D.C., were Mrs. E. C. Bairstow and daughter Miss Josephine, to spend the winter in Key West at their home 1100 Southard Street..."
Homeowners in 1937 used this as a vacation home
Article mentions original homeowners who used this a vacation home in 1937. "Arriving this week from their home in Washington D.C., were Mrs. E. C. Bairstow and daughter Miss Josephine, to spend the winter in Key West at their home 1100 Southard Street..."
Dec 22, 1937
Homeowners in 1937 used this as a vacation home
Article mentions original homeowners who used this a vacation home in 1937."Arriving this week from their home in Washington D.C., were Mrs. E. C. Bairstow and daughter Miss Josephine, to spend the winter in Key West at their home 1100 Southard Street..."
Posted Date
Feb 07, 2024
Historical Record Date
Dec 22, 1937
Source Name
The Key West Citizen, Newspapers.com
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Jan 08, 1937
Jan 08, 1937
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- Marley Zielike
Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing
Article: Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing "John Rust Pendelton, of Washington D.C. and Mrs. Pendelton are visitors in Key West and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Bairstow and their daughter Miss Josephine at the home on Southard street at Francis."
Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing
Article: Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing "John Rust Pendelton, of Washington D.C. and Mrs. Pendelton are visitors in Key West and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Bairstow and their daughter Miss Josephine at the home on Southard street at Francis."
Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing
Article: Washington Folk Come to Key West To Enjoy Fine Fishing"John Rust Pendelton, of Washington D.C. and Mrs. Pendelton are visitors in Key West and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Bairstow and their daughter Miss Josephine at the home on Southard street at Francis."
Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jan 08, 1937
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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Jul 06, 1936
Past Homeowners - Mrs. Bairstow in the news
Article titled: Mrs. Bairstow Now Improving Mrs. Bairstow returned to Washington D.C. for medical treatment. It mentions that they recently purchased a home in Key West "at the corner of Southard and Francis streets".
Jul 06, 1936
Past Homeowners - Mrs. Bairstow in the news
Article titled: Mrs. Bairstow Now ImprovingMrs. Bairstow returned to Washington D.C. for medical treatment. It mentions that they recently purchased a home in Key West "at the corner of Southard and Francis streets".
Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jul 06, 1936
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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Jun 01, 1936
Jun 01, 1936
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Homeowner Profile: Ernest C. Bairstow, Sculptor
Ernest C. Bairstow (1876–1962) was a distinguished architectural sculptor originally from England, renowned for his contributions to prominent buildings in Washington, D.C., most notably the Lincoln Memorial. Life Ernest C. Bairstow was born in England in 1876. Bairstow collaborated with Adolfo De Nesti (1870-1935) of Florence on the statuary of the District (Wilson) Building in Washington, D.C., which was erected between 1902 and 1908. Notable among its features are the allegorical attic figures representing Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, Music, Commerce, Engineering, Agriculture, and Statesmanship. This building stands as an exemplary specimen of American Beaux Arts Classicism and holds significant Category II landmark status. Around 1906, Bairstow was responsible for crafting the Eagle lampposts adorning the Taft Bridge (also known as the Connecticut Avenue Bridge) in Washington. These lamps were cast by the J. L. Motts Iron Works of New York, while the lions accompanying them were sculpted by Roland Hinton Perry. Bairstow also designed plaster composition figures of the muses that adorned arches over boxes on each side of the stage at the Gayety Theater in Washington. Completed in 1907 and designed by architect William H. McElfatrick, this theater, originally part of the Columbia Circuit of Burlesque theaters, underwent numerous transformations before its demolition in November 1959. Additionally, Bairstow's craftsmanship graces the United States General Services Administration Building, initially intended for the U.S. Department of the Interior, constructed between 1915 and 1917. Bairstow's contributions to this structure included carving the eagle over the central opening, designing the twenty-eight limestone panels in the frieze on the sixth story, and executing ornamental work on the F Street entrances. In 1986, this building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Among his most significant endeavors was Bairstow's exterior decoration of the Lincoln Memorial and the inscriptions within, undertaken between 1914 and 1922. Ernest C. Bairstow passed away in 1962. The Lincoln Memorial: The Lincoln Memorial, a neoclassical masterpiece located in Washington, was designed by Henry Bacon. Construction commenced on February 12, 1914, culminating in its dedication on May 30, 1922. Bairstow assumed the responsibility of sculpting various exterior elements of the monument, including eagles, festoons, wreaths, and depictions of the states. As soon as the upper portions of the monument were in place, Bairstow commenced work on the friezes and inscriptions. He meticulously carved the names of the states and positioned wreaths on the main frieze, likely crafting the garlands and eagles of the attic frieze in the workshop beforehand. Inside the monument, Bairstow meticulously carved the inscriptions, including the poignant words penned by Royal Cortissoz of the New York Herald Tribune, which adorn the space above the central statue sculpted by Daniel Chester French: "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Furthermore, Bairstow immortalized significant historical texts within the monument, such as the Gettysburg Address (1863) and Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address (1865), which he skillfully carved on the walls flanking the central statue.
Homeowner Profile: Ernest C. Bairstow, Sculptor
Ernest C. Bairstow (1876–1962) was a distinguished architectural sculptor originally from England, renowned for his contributions to prominent buildings in Washington, D.C., most notably the Lincoln Memorial. Life Ernest C. Bairstow was born in England in 1876. Bairstow collaborated with Adolfo De Nesti (1870-1935) of Florence on the statuary of the District (Wilson) Building in Washington, D.C., which was erected between 1902 and 1908. Notable among its features are the allegorical attic figures representing Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, Music, Commerce, Engineering, Agriculture, and Statesmanship. This building stands as an exemplary specimen of American Beaux Arts Classicism and holds significant Category II landmark status. Around 1906, Bairstow was responsible for crafting the Eagle lampposts adorning the Taft Bridge (also known as the Connecticut Avenue Bridge) in Washington. These lamps were cast by the J. L. Motts Iron Works of New York, while the lions accompanying them were sculpted by Roland Hinton Perry. Bairstow also designed plaster composition figures of the muses that adorned arches over boxes on each side of the stage at the Gayety Theater in Washington. Completed in 1907 and designed by architect William H. McElfatrick, this theater, originally part of the Columbia Circuit of Burlesque theaters, underwent numerous transformations before its demolition in November 1959. Additionally, Bairstow's craftsmanship graces the United States General Services Administration Building, initially intended for the U.S. Department of the Interior, constructed between 1915 and 1917. Bairstow's contributions to this structure included carving the eagle over the central opening, designing the twenty-eight limestone panels in the frieze on the sixth story, and executing ornamental work on the F Street entrances. In 1986, this building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Among his most significant endeavors was Bairstow's exterior decoration of the Lincoln Memorial and the inscriptions within, undertaken between 1914 and 1922. Ernest C. Bairstow passed away in 1962. The Lincoln Memorial: The Lincoln Memorial, a neoclassical masterpiece located in Washington, was designed by Henry Bacon. Construction commenced on February 12, 1914, culminating in its dedication on May 30, 1922. Bairstow assumed the responsibility of sculpting various exterior elements of the monument, including eagles, festoons, wreaths, and depictions of the states. As soon as the upper portions of the monument were in place, Bairstow commenced work on the friezes and inscriptions. He meticulously carved the names of the states and positioned wreaths on the main frieze, likely crafting the garlands and eagles of the attic frieze in the workshop beforehand. Inside the monument, Bairstow meticulously carved the inscriptions, including the poignant words penned by Royal Cortissoz of the New York Herald Tribune, which adorn the space above the central statue sculpted by Daniel Chester French: "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Furthermore, Bairstow immortalized significant historical texts within the monument, such as the Gettysburg Address (1863) and Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address (1865), which he skillfully carved on the walls flanking the central statue.
Homeowner Profile: Ernest C. Bairstow, Sculptor
Ernest C. Bairstow (1876–1962) was a distinguished architectural sculptor originally from England, renowned for his contributions to prominent buildings in Washington, D.C., most notably the Lincoln Memorial.Life
Ernest C. Bairstow was born in England in 1876.
Bairstow collaborated with Adolfo De Nesti (1870-1935) of Florence on the statuary of the District (Wilson) Building in Washington, D.C., which was erected between 1902 and 1908. Notable among its features are the allegorical attic figures representing Sculpture, Painting, Architecture, Music, Commerce, Engineering, Agriculture, and Statesmanship. This building stands as an exemplary specimen of American Beaux Arts Classicism and holds significant Category II landmark status.
Around 1906, Bairstow was responsible for crafting the Eagle lampposts adorning the Taft Bridge (also known as the Connecticut Avenue Bridge) in Washington. These lamps were cast by the J. L. Motts Iron Works of New York, while the lions accompanying them were sculpted by Roland Hinton Perry.
Bairstow also designed plaster composition figures of the muses that adorned arches over boxes on each side of the stage at the Gayety Theater in Washington. Completed in 1907 and designed by architect William H. McElfatrick, this theater, originally part of the Columbia Circuit of Burlesque theaters, underwent numerous transformations before its demolition in November 1959.
Additionally, Bairstow's craftsmanship graces the United States General Services Administration Building, initially intended for the U.S. Department of the Interior, constructed between 1915 and 1917. Bairstow's contributions to this structure included carving the eagle over the central opening, designing the twenty-eight limestone panels in the frieze on the sixth story, and executing ornamental work on the F Street entrances. In 1986, this building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Among his most significant endeavors was Bairstow's exterior decoration of the Lincoln Memorial and the inscriptions within, undertaken between 1914 and 1922.
Ernest C. Bairstow passed away in 1962.
The Lincoln Memorial:
The Lincoln Memorial, a neoclassical masterpiece located in Washington, was designed by Henry Bacon. Construction commenced on February 12, 1914, culminating in its dedication on May 30, 1922. Bairstow assumed the responsibility of sculpting various exterior elements of the monument, including eagles, festoons, wreaths, and depictions of the states. As soon as the upper portions of the monument were in place, Bairstow commenced work on the friezes and inscriptions. He meticulously carved the names of the states and positioned wreaths on the main frieze, likely crafting the garlands and eagles of the attic frieze in the workshop beforehand.
Inside the monument, Bairstow meticulously carved the inscriptions, including the poignant words penned by Royal Cortissoz of the New York Herald Tribune, which adorn the space above the central statue sculpted by Daniel Chester French: "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever."
Furthermore, Bairstow immortalized significant historical texts within the monument, such as the Gettysburg Address (1863) and Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address (1865), which he skillfully carved on the walls flanking the central statue.
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Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1936
Source Name
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May 20, 1936
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Bairstows to Reside Here
Title: Bairstows to Reside Here Making Repairs to Home Purchased Several Months Ago "There are now 13 men at work on the building which is being placed in first-class condition without any of its Key West characteristics being changed in the least. The home is to be electrified throughout and the family will move in, it is expected, within the next six weeks."
Bairstows to Reside Here
Title: Bairstows to Reside Here Making Repairs to Home Purchased Several Months Ago "There are now 13 men at work on the building which is being placed in first-class condition without any of its Key West characteristics being changed in the least. The home is to be electrified throughout and the family will move in, it is expected, within the next six weeks."
May 20, 1936
Bairstows to Reside Here
Title: Bairstows to Reside HereMaking Repairs to Home Purchased Several Months Ago
"There are now 13 men at work on the building which is being placed in first-class condition without any of its Key West characteristics being changed in the least. The home is to be electrified throughout and the family will move in, it is expected, within the next six weeks."
Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
May 20, 1936
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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Mar 04, 1936
Mar 04, 1936
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- Marley Zielike
Past Homeowners - Visitor Makes Home Purchase
Title: Visitor Makes Home Purchase Date: March 4, 1936 E.C. Bairstow takes over Saunders Residences on Southard St. E. C. Bairstow of Washington D.C., yesterday afternoon became the owner of the old Thomas E. Saunders home at the corner of Southard and Francis Streets. Mr. Bairstow, a retired sculptor residing at 2615 Wisconsin Avenue in the capital, arrived some weeks ago accompanying Mrs. Bairstow and her daughter, Miss Josephine, for their first visit to Key West. Shortly after their arrival Miss Josephine decided the family should purchase a home in this delightful city and began looking for a suitable place. They decided the Saunders place was admirably located. After starting investigations they decided it was an excellent buy, arrangements were made yesterday afternoon in the clerk's office at the county court house Mr. Bairstow received the deed from Attorney William V. Albury, who handled the legal end of the purchase. Mr. Bairstow told The Citizen the family will leave today Washington. Within a few days, work will be started on a new roof and when the family returns in November the building will be restored in the same spirit in which it was built, as his daughter wants the building to remain, except for the roof and painting, practically as it is now.
Past Homeowners - Visitor Makes Home Purchase
Title: Visitor Makes Home Purchase Date: March 4, 1936 E.C. Bairstow takes over Saunders Residences on Southard St. E. C. Bairstow of Washington D.C., yesterday afternoon became the owner of the old Thomas E. Saunders home at the corner of Southard and Francis Streets. Mr. Bairstow, a retired sculptor residing at 2615 Wisconsin Avenue in the capital, arrived some weeks ago accompanying Mrs. Bairstow and her daughter, Miss Josephine, for their first visit to Key West. Shortly after their arrival Miss Josephine decided the family should purchase a home in this delightful city and began looking for a suitable place. They decided the Saunders place was admirably located. After starting investigations they decided it was an excellent buy, arrangements were made yesterday afternoon in the clerk's office at the county court house Mr. Bairstow received the deed from Attorney William V. Albury, who handled the legal end of the purchase. Mr. Bairstow told The Citizen the family will leave today Washington. Within a few days, work will be started on a new roof and when the family returns in November the building will be restored in the same spirit in which it was built, as his daughter wants the building to remain, except for the roof and painting, practically as it is now.
Past Homeowners - Visitor Makes Home Purchase
Title: Visitor Makes Home PurchaseDate: March 4, 1936
E.C. Bairstow takes over Saunders Residences on Southard St.
E. C. Bairstow of Washington D.C., yesterday afternoon became the owner of the old Thomas E. Saunders home at the corner of Southard and Francis Streets.
Mr. Bairstow, a retired sculptor residing at 2615 Wisconsin Avenue in the capital, arrived some weeks ago accompanying Mrs. Bairstow and her daughter, Miss Josephine, for their first visit to Key West.
Shortly after their arrival Miss Josephine decided the family should purchase a home in this delightful city and began looking for a suitable place.
They decided the Saunders place was admirably located. After starting investigations they decided it was an excellent buy, arrangements were made yesterday afternoon in the clerk's office at the county court house Mr. Bairstow received the deed from Attorney William V. Albury, who handled the legal end of the purchase.
Mr. Bairstow told The Citizen the family will leave today Washington. Within a few days, work will be started on a new roof and when the family returns in November the building will be restored in the same spirit in which it was built, as his daughter wants the building to remain, except for the roof and painting, practically as it is now.
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Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
Mar 04, 1936
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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Jan 28, 1933
Funeral Service for previous homeowner, Mrs. Sarah Saunders
Mentions Sara Saunders, her two brothers, Claude Saunders and John H. Saunders, and her one son, Gerald.
Jan 28, 1933
Funeral Service for previous homeowner, Mrs. Sarah Saunders
Mentions Sara Saunders, her two brothers, Claude Saunders and John H. Saunders, and her one son, Gerald.Posted Date
Feb 07, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jan 28, 1933
Source Name
The Key West Citizen
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May 26, 1926
May 26, 1926
Homeowner - Thomas E. Saunders - Gravesite
Thomas and Sarah Saunders are buried at the Key West Cemetary.Posted Date
Feb 27, 2024
Historical Record Date
May 26, 1926
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BillionGraves
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Jun 01, 1912
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- Marley Zielike
Key West - The Old and The New
Southard Street Name: "Mr. William Adee Whitehead, a young civil engineer, who had come to Key West to go into business with his brother, was engaged to survey the island and lay out the town, which he completed in February 1829. The streets, other than those bearing the surnames of the original proprietors, were named by them to perpetuate the memories of their relatives, friends, and distinguished citizens. “Eaton” was named after Hon. John A. Eaton, secretary of war in President Jackson’s cabinet; “White” after Hon. Jos. M. White, territorial delegate in Congress for Florida; “Duval” after the governor of Florida; “Grinnell” after the merchants of that name in New York; “Southard" for a senator and secretary of the navy; “Caroline,” “Margaret,” “William.” “Thomas” and “Ernma” after brothers and sisters of hit‘. John Whitehead. “Frances” after a daughter of Mr. Fleeming; “Ann” after Mr. Simonton’s wife; “Elizabeth” after a relative of Mr. Greene; “Fitzpatrick” after Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick, a then resident and for several years a delegate from Monroe County to the territorial council. “Clinton Place” after Dewitt Clinton of New York, and “Jackson Square" after Andrew Jackson. The little mangrove island just across the harbor was named Fleeming’s Key after one of the original proprietors." Image 1: Key West - The Old and The New Image 2: Jefferson B. Browne author of "Key West - The Old and The New" Image 3: Naming of Key West streets Image 4: Samual Southard Image 5: Streetcars in Key West
Key West - The Old and The New
Southard Street Name: "Mr. William Adee Whitehead, a young civil engineer, who had come to Key West to go into business with his brother, was engaged to survey the island and lay out the town, which he completed in February 1829. The streets, other than those bearing the surnames of the original proprietors, were named by them to perpetuate the memories of their relatives, friends, and distinguished citizens. “Eaton” was named after Hon. John A. Eaton, secretary of war in President Jackson’s cabinet; “White” after Hon. Jos. M. White, territorial delegate in Congress for Florida; “Duval” after the governor of Florida; “Grinnell” after the merchants of that name in New York; “Southard" for a senator and secretary of the navy; “Caroline,” “Margaret,” “William.” “Thomas” and “Ernma” after brothers and sisters of hit‘. John Whitehead. “Frances” after a daughter of Mr. Fleeming; “Ann” after Mr. Simonton’s wife; “Elizabeth” after a relative of Mr. Greene; “Fitzpatrick” after Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick, a then resident and for several years a delegate from Monroe County to the territorial council. “Clinton Place” after Dewitt Clinton of New York, and “Jackson Square" after Andrew Jackson. The little mangrove island just across the harbor was named Fleeming’s Key after one of the original proprietors." Image 1: Key West - The Old and The New Image 2: Jefferson B. Browne author of "Key West - The Old and The New" Image 3: Naming of Key West streets Image 4: Samual Southard Image 5: Streetcars in Key West
Jun 01, 1912
Key West - The Old and The New
Southard Street Name:"Mr. William Adee Whitehead, a young civil engineer, who had come to Key West to go into business with his brother, was engaged to survey the island and lay out the town, which he completed in February 1829.
The streets, other than those bearing the surnames of the original proprietors, were named by them to perpetuate the memories of their relatives, friends, and distinguished citizens. “Eaton” was named after Hon. John A. Eaton, secretary of war in President Jackson’s cabinet; “White” after Hon. Jos. M. White, territorial delegate in Congress for Florida; “Duval” after the governor of Florida; “Grinnell” after the merchants of that name in New York; “Southard" for a senator and secretary of the navy; “Caroline,” “Margaret,” “William.” “Thomas” and “Ernma” after brothers and sisters of hit‘. John Whitehead. “Frances” after a daughter of Mr. Fleeming; “Ann” after Mr. Simonton’s wife; “Elizabeth” after a relative of Mr. Greene; “Fitzpatrick” after Mr. Richard Fitzpatrick, a then resident and for several years a delegate from Monroe County to the territorial council. “Clinton Place” after Dewitt Clinton of New York, and “Jackson Square" after Andrew Jackson. The little mangrove island just across the harbor was named Fleeming’s Key after one of the original proprietors."
Image 1: Key West - The Old and The New
Image 2: Jefferson B. Browne author of "Key West - The Old and The New"
Image 3: Naming of Key West streets
Image 4: Samual Southard
Image 5: Streetcars in Key West
Posted Date
Feb 13, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1912
Source Name
State University Libraries of Florida
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Nov 01, 1903
Nov 01, 1903
Key West Plat Map
The following shows the plat map for Key West in 1903. You can see the intersection of Southard St. and Frances St. where 1100 Southard St. is located.
Key West Plat Map
The following shows the plat map for Key West in 1903. You can see the intersection of Southard St. and Frances St. where 1100 Southard St. is located.Posted Date
Feb 19, 2024
Historical Record Date
Nov 01, 1903
Source Name
Library of Congress
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Jun 01, 1889
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- Marley Zielike
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 1889, 1892, and 1899
The images show the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map depicting 1100 Southard Street in Key West, Florida. This location is part of the Key West, Monroe County Map created in 1892. Notably, this marks the initial appearance of 1100 Southard Street on a Sanborn Map in Key West (https://historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/33183/) What is a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map? The Sanborn map collection features large-scale maps from 1867 onwards, showcasing commercial, industrial, and residential areas across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Originally intended for fire insurance agents, these maps detail property features like building size, shape, and construction, as well as fire safety elements such as sprinkler systems and firewalls. Additionally, they include street widths and names, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Image 1: Sanborn Cover, 1889 - shows the undeveloped area of Frances and Southard - red dot on map Image 2: Sanborn Cover, 1892 Image 3: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch. Image 4: Sanborn Cover, 1899 Image 5: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch. Also, notice the addition of the Cistern behind the home. Image 6: Zoomed in view of Frances and Southard
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 1889, 1892, and 1899
The images show the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map depicting 1100 Southard Street in Key West, Florida. This location is part of the Key West, Monroe County Map created in 1892. Notably, this marks the initial appearance of 1100 Southard Street on a Sanborn Map in Key West (https://historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/33183/) What is a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map? The Sanborn map collection features large-scale maps from 1867 onwards, showcasing commercial, industrial, and residential areas across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Originally intended for fire insurance agents, these maps detail property features like building size, shape, and construction, as well as fire safety elements such as sprinkler systems and firewalls. Additionally, they include street widths and names, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Image 1: Sanborn Cover, 1889 - shows the undeveloped area of Frances and Southard - red dot on map Image 2: Sanborn Cover, 1892 Image 3: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch. Image 4: Sanborn Cover, 1899 Image 5: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch. Also, notice the addition of the Cistern behind the home. Image 6: Zoomed in view of Frances and Southard
Jun 01, 1889
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map 1889, 1892, and 1899
The images show the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map depicting 1100 Southard Street in Key West, Florida. This location is part of the Key West, Monroe County Map created in 1892. Notably, this marks the initial appearance of 1100 Southard Street on a Sanborn Map in Key West (https://historicmapworks.com/Atlas/US/33183/)What is a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map? The Sanborn map collection features large-scale maps from 1867 onwards, showcasing commercial, industrial, and residential areas across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Originally intended for fire insurance agents, these maps detail property features like building size, shape, and construction, as well as fire safety elements such as sprinkler systems and firewalls. Additionally, they include street widths and names, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers.
Image 1: Sanborn Cover, 1889 - shows the undeveloped area of Frances and Southard - red dot on map
Image 2: Sanborn Cover, 1892
Image 3: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch.
Image 4: Sanborn Cover, 1899
Image 5: Shows the intersection of Frances and Southard - the yellow indicates a wood-framed building with a front porch. Also, notice the addition of the Cistern behind the home.
Image 6: Zoomed in view of Frances and Southard
Posted Date
Feb 09, 2024
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1889
Source Name
University of Florida Digital Collections
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