Mier Wolf House

Mier Wolf House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	811 N. Adams St. Mason City, Iowa
Coordinates	43°09′34.1″N93°12′14.3″W / 43.159472°N 93.203972°W / 43.159472; -93.203972
Area	less than one acre
Built	1909
Architectural style	Prairie School
MPS	Prairie School Architecture in Mason City TR
NRHP reference No.	80001442 [1]
Added to NRHP	January 29, 1980

The Mier Wolf House is a historic building located in Mason City, Iowa, United States. Wolf was a prominent member of the local business community, operating a furniture store. Completed in 1909, this house is an early example of Prairie School architecture in Mason City. While its architect is unknown, it exhibits similarities to Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Period. ^[2] The house features geometric wall decorations, truncated, stylized piers, and paired sculpted shapes on the heavy fascia of the broad overhanging hip roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ^[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Ronald Schmitt. "Mier Wolf House". National Park Service . Retrieved December 6, 2016. with photos