A Shingle Style Manse in Callicoon, Yours for $579K

"Much of the town center is within the Callicoon Downtown Historic District, which was listed in the National Register in 2016. The buildings within the district largely date to after 1888, the year a fire swept through the Main Street. Commercial buildings were quickly rebuilt, still mostly of wood, not brick. In the early 20th century, the bluff overlooking the town center was developed with large residences, including the house at 12 Highview Avenue."

"According to the nomination report, the house was constructed circa 1902 and designed by William Kohler for Charles A. and Henrietta Thorwelle. Architect and builder Kohler grew up in nearby Jeffersonville and advertised his services regularly in the local paper, the Sullivan County Register, in the first decade of the 20th century. Encouraging homeowners to "plan before you build," his ads promoted his skill at remodeling and new construction, with clients supplied with floor plans and elevations."

"His business savvy included an elaborate float in a 1906 Jeffersonville parade to advertise his house building skills. The prize-winning display included a child-sized two-story house with a piazza. His effort earned him a nod from the press as a "hustling young builder." By 1908, he established a lumber mill and building supply business that was run by his sons after his death in 1943."

Perched on a small bluff above Callicoon center, the circa-1902 Shingle Style residence was designed by William Kohler for Charles A. and Henrietta Thorwelle. The house combines a gambrel roof, quarter-round windows, swag ornaments, and a columned porch reflecting Colonial Revival elements within a Shingle Style form. The interior features built-ins, beamed ceilings, mantels, and wood floors alongside some modern updates. The property sits near the Callicoon Downtown Historic District, whose largely wooden commercial buildings were rebuilt after an 1888 fire. Kohler later established a lumber mill and building supply business run by his sons.

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