84 Adams Street

History:

Built in the early 1870s for Henry G. Spurr, a forwarding merchant, this fine Italian Villa style house underwent a series of conversions to multiple residences in the 1920s.
A rear addition was constructed, raising the number of dwelling units to 9.
The present owner is Chris Soderstrom ,a Landmark Society trustee, is responsible for renovating the 1920s additions, which have been rehabilitated as 3 apartments.

This Italian Villa style house features a front hall with a decorative ceiling medallion and a curved staircase.
The restored banister and newel post were salvages from another Third Ward house and installed by the owners.
The spacious living room has two marble fireplaces and refinished wood flooring. The "tin" ceilings (actually embossed steel), are an interesting feature worth retaining.
In 1981, a cupola was designed, constructed, and lifted into place on top of the house.
Also, the exterior brick was cleaned, repaired, and repainted.