Aug 28, 2007
National Register of Historic Places - George and Neva Barbee House
Statement of Significance: The 1914 George and Neva Barbee House in Zebulon is locally significant under Criterion C as a notable example of a Craftsman foursquare house. The dwelling features bold Craftsman detailing at the exterior, including very large nine-, twelve-, and twenty-four-over-one double-hung sash; a porte-cochere; a sheltered wraparound porch; and nearly solid brick porch balustrade. Grouped pilasters form porch posts on substantial brick piers topped with cast stone, adding another Craftsman detail. The interior shows eclectic use of Craftsman and Colonial Revival elements and a hint of the Prairie Style, rarely seen in North Carolina, in a single stained- glass window. The most elaborate Craftsman foursquares in Wake County are found in towns like Zebulon, rather than in rural areas, and the brick exterior of the Barbee House further distinguishes it from the county's more-common weatherboarded or shingled examples. The Barbee House is Zebulon's only masonry Craftsman foursquare; weatherboarded examples also survive in town. Context 3, "Populism to Progressivism (1885-1918)," pages 46-64 in "Historic and Architectural Resources of Wake County, North Carolina, Ca. 1770-1941" (MPDF), provides historic context for the urban development of Wake County. The locally significant Barbee House falls under Property Type 3C, "Twentieth-Century Popular House Types," for the property type "Craftsman Houses," and pages 137-139 of the MPDF provide the architectural context. Other comparable houses in Zebulon are described on page 138 of the MPDF. Houses in Wake County are significant as reflections of the architectural trends that reached the county and the choices and adaptations that people made in terms of architectural design and style. Individual houses in Wake County must retain a high level of integrity to be considered eligible under Criterion C for architectural significance, according to the registration requirements on pages 141-142 of the MPDF. The Barbee House exhibits excellent architectural integrity, retaining all of its original materials and Craftsman detailing at the exterior. The house also retains a great proportion of notable interior finishes-particularly the French doors and two-paneled doors, high wainscot in the dining room, door and window trim, stained glass in some windows, and most of its original mantels and fireplace finishes. The period of significance for the house is 1914, the date of its construction. Additional historical information specific to the house is included below.
National Register of Historic Places - George and Neva Barbee House
Statement of Significance: The 1914 George and Neva Barbee House in Zebulon is locally significant under Criterion C as a notable example of a Craftsman foursquare house. The dwelling features bold Craftsman detailing at the exterior, including very large nine-, twelve-, and twenty-four-over-one double-hung sash; a porte-cochere; a sheltered wraparound porch; and nearly solid brick porch balustrade. Grouped pilasters form porch posts on substantial brick piers topped with cast stone, adding another Craftsman detail. The interior shows eclectic use of Craftsman and Colonial Revival elements and a hint of the Prairie Style, rarely seen in North Carolina, in a single stained- glass window. The most elaborate Craftsman foursquares in Wake County are found in towns like Zebulon, rather than in rural areas, and the brick exterior of the Barbee House further distinguishes it from the county's more-common weatherboarded or shingled examples. The Barbee House is Zebulon's only masonry Craftsman foursquare; weatherboarded examples also survive in town. Context 3, "Populism to Progressivism (1885-1918)," pages 46-64 in "Historic and Architectural Resources of Wake County, North Carolina, Ca. 1770-1941" (MPDF), provides historic context for the urban development of Wake County. The locally significant Barbee House falls under Property Type 3C, "Twentieth-Century Popular House Types," for the property type "Craftsman Houses," and pages 137-139 of the MPDF provide the architectural context. Other comparable houses in Zebulon are described on page 138 of the MPDF. Houses in Wake County are significant as reflections of the architectural trends that reached the county and the choices and adaptations that people made in terms of architectural design and style. Individual houses in Wake County must retain a high level of integrity to be considered eligible under Criterion C for architectural significance, according to the registration requirements on pages 141-142 of the MPDF. The Barbee House exhibits excellent architectural integrity, retaining all of its original materials and Craftsman detailing at the exterior. The house also retains a great proportion of notable interior finishes-particularly the French doors and two-paneled doors, high wainscot in the dining room, door and window trim, stained glass in some windows, and most of its original mantels and fireplace finishes. The period of significance for the house is 1914, the date of its construction. Additional historical information specific to the house is included below.
Aug 28, 2007
Posted Date
Aug 30, 2023
Historical Record Date
Aug 28, 2007
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
