The J.C. Wyatt House

1309 Felix Street

Built in 1891 for John Cavan Wyatt, this is an example of Romanesque Revival Style. Mr. Wyatt was a principal partner in the Townsend Wyatt and Wall Dry Goods department store in old downtown. This architectural style was almost exclusively used for imposing public spaces, yet there are several examples of private homes.  The porch boasts of cushioned sandstone capitols on the archways with carved foliate  designs.  There are pressed tin decorative elements in all of the dormers. The small turret , known as an oriel,  is a nod to the Queen Ann style of architecture.  Inside, visitors will find a typical 1890's style of decoration with plenty of  Eastlake/ Anglo-Japanese influences in both parlors as well as the dining room.  This Anglo-Japanese style, extremely popular in the 1890's, was brought on from the International Exhibition of 1862 when Japanese products and furniture were first viewed by the American public. Visitors will view both a Lady's and a Gentleman's bedroom, both furnished to the period with antique clothing as well as many of the "props" used by the Victorians in daily life.  On display are many artifacts from the Townsend Wyatt and Wall Department Store.