Mize House

Mize House Chicken RidgeMize House/Weather Bureau Station was constructed in 1910 at 126 W. Seventh Street. This Prairie School style residence is a contributing member of the Chicken Ridge Historic District.

The front elevation features a centered small front gable enclosed entry porch with narrow side lites on either side of the entry door. On either side of the porch is asymmetrically located a three lite window. On the second level two three lite windows are asymmetrically placed and on the third level is one three lite window centered in the gable wall.

The rectangular shaped building (40' x 29.5') is 2-1/2 stories with partial basement. Exterior walls are clad with horizontal wood beveled clapboard siding. The front gabled roof system is covered with composition shingles. An additional feature includes a returned cornice. The structural system consists of wood balloon frame and concrete foundation.