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Parmelee Victorian Details
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The house is a two story, wood framed residence with a full raised
basement. The Parmelee Victorian is a unique building and is an
important part of Monterey's historic fabric. "The Victorian
retains to a remarkable degree its integrity of location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship feeling and association and possesses
a strong sense of the time and place." (Kent Seavey, Historic
Specialist, in a report for the City of Monterey.)
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The exterior ornamental detailing is typical Queen Anne style,
as are the tall brick chimneys, piercing the complex hip and gable
roof, with their bands of decorative concrete in a rock-faced ashlar
pattern.
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There are many examples of late spindle work Queen Anne Victorian
in this residential dwelling, particularly in the interior stairway
railing.
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Many of the original brass and glass globe lighting fixtures
are found throughout the house.
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Most noteworthy are the plaster interior finishes, especially
on the first floor where each room is treated with a differing pattern
of decorative plaster moldings from fleur de lis to fan-shell and
egg-and-dart designs, including a variety of ceiling rosettes. |
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