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The Day House - 614 South Ave.
The Day House

This house was built in 1875 by George Sale Day. A former councilman and mayor of Springfield, Day began his career in Springfield as a mason and brick manufacturer. He also engaged in the grocery business. The house, solidly built of local brick, is a central hall plan capped with a Mansard roof. The porch is ornamented with jigsaw work, and the entrance retains the original hand blown glass windows. Mr. Day deeded the property to his wife, Theresa, for "Love and other Considerations" and after her death it was sold to the McCluer family, who retained title until 1943. The present owner of the structure is Richard P. Stahl, A.I.A. Mr. Stahl uses the building for his offices, and takes pride in maintaining its exterior in its original state. Architectural Style: eclectic, combining elements of Georgian and French empire, with Victorian jigsaw trim.

Approved: 1/8/73

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