ca. 1925. This modified Spanish Colonial home at 705 No. 5th St. was built in 1924 for James & Elizabeth McCormack. James McCormack was the president of McCormack Brothers Co. The house was designed by Ambrose J. Russell and constructed of tile and stucco. The address was formerly 502 No. G St and 703 No. 5th St. The site for the home was a half block. The ground floor contained a large living room, solarium, dining room, smoking room, library and a deck over the garage. The second floor had three bedrooms with bath and dressing facilities that had access to a deck and a sleeping porch on the southwest corner. Maids' quarters were on the 3rd floor and the 19x 34 basement was a social and billiard room and contained a fireplace. The hardwood floors were of oak, trim of mahogany and the original color scheme for the walls was a soft orchid gray and cream. It is now the Villa Bed and Breakfast. (TNT 6/5/1925, pg. 14) (WSHS)

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ca. 1926. James and Elizabeth McCormack residence, Stadium District, circa 1926. Night view of large Mission-style house at 705 No. 5th St. with all windows lighted. McCormack was president of McCormack Brothers department store. The home was only a few years old when this picture was taken. It was designed by Ambrose J. Russell and built of tile & stucco. It is now the Villa Bed & Breakfast and is on the City Registry. (filed with Argentum)

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Family portraiture. Dr. Hugh A. Larkin and wife Charlotte M. with their six children in their home at 705 No. 5th St.

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