McInteer Villa

The McInteer Villa is a historic house in Atchison, Kansas. It was built in 1889-1890 for an Irish immigrant. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

McInteer Villa
The McInteer Villa in 2015
Location1301 Kansas Street, Atchison, Kansas
Coordinates39°33′48″N 95°08′00″W
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1889 (1889)
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.75000707[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 26, 1975

History

The house was built in 1889-1890 for John McInteer, an Irish immigrant who made a fortune from selling harnesses and saddles.[2] McInteer married twice, and the house was inherited after his death by his second wife, whose brother was Judge Charles J. Conlon.[2] It was later acquired by Isabel Altus, "a retired professional violinist and an eccentric."[2]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Victorian architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 26, 1975.[1]

References

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