George Barber House

Designed by the famous Victorian architect George Barber in the 1880s, this house deserved a period multi-color paint scheme. The architect loved to use extensive wood decorative detailing. Barber published several books in the late 19^th century and they were used to determine the new roof style with its red rosettes. Photographs in Barber’s books of his original paint schemes assisted in color placement on this Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania landmark.

Oriel Tower and Porch Detail
An off-white color highlights the very abundant wooden details. Numerous colors show off the different visual areas of the tower & porch. This dramatic house is a landmark in town and was colored to reflect its status.

Copyright 2002-2006 : Robert Schweitzer. Last revised December 6, 2005