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Dr. M. N. Barber

Barber Home

Watertown Daily Times, 06 12 1976

Probably the only pure Georgian type home in Watertown, the beautifully preserved brick home at 419 North Washington Street, was built by Dr. M. N., Barber, early Watertown physician and surgeon. Dr. Barber was born in New York in 1821, lived in Racine for a short time, and came to Watertown to practice medicine in 1848.

Owned by Parsons

His home was built in the late 1850's or very early 60's, was added to on three different occasions. The home was purchased and occupied for many years by the Elliott Parsons family, and was well known here as the Parsons' home.

When the second story of this home was remodeled for two rental apartments, the central open stairway was removed and a new stairs added at the back of the house. The large central hall remains, however. There is a southern exposure bay window and a decorative railing atop the house.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Strickler are the third owners of this well over 100-year home. They purchased it four years ago from the Parsons 'estate and have since remodeled the kitchen area.