The Hax House

This elaborate Second Empire style mansion was constructed in 1886 for meat packer, George Hax. The house retains It ornate mansard roof with iron cresting. It has a distinctive polygonal corner tower and stained-glass windows in the central front bay window. Note the rose-colored granite columns and patterned ceiling on the front porch. The front porch also retains its original mosaic tile door with the Hax name inset.

A large Queen Anne style carriage house with a circular tower room is located behind the mansion on Sylvanie Street. The interior of the home boasts parquet doors throughout, beautiful woodworks, original lighting and stained glass.

Turn to your right and go to the next house which is the Hax-Beach House.