Wolf, Mier, House

811 N. Adams St., Mason City, Iowa. County/parish: Cerro Gordo.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places January 29, 1980. NRIS 80001442.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Agnes Critelli House

From Wikipedia:

Mier Wolf House

The Mier Wolf House is a historic building located in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Wolf was a prominent member of the local business community, operating a furniture store. Completed in 1909, this house is an early example of Prairie School architecture in Mason City. While its architect is unknown, it exhibits similarities to Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Period. The house features geometric wall decorations, truncated, stylized piers, and paired sculpted shapes on the heavy fascia of the broad overhanging hip roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75336147

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