252 South Plymouth Avenue

History:

The house has been owned by attorneys during most of its history.
William G. Rowley, a prosperous lawyer, built it and the family lived here until almost the end of the century.
In the mid-20th century, Mordecai Greenberg occupied it as his law office.
Within the past twenty years, the he sold it another law firm which opens its office for viewers.

This interesting example of the transition form the Italian Villa to the Second Empire style was built during the post-Civil War period when both were popular.
The square tower with its Roman-arched windows, the square entrance porch, and the bracketed eaves all bespeak the Italianate influence.
The mansard roof on the north wing and the curved hood over the second story tower window are Second Empire features.
The tower has unfortunately lost its original roof.
The tall windows, interior arches, wide moldings, marble fireplaces, and ceiling medalions form a dignified setting for the practice of law.