Built in 1921 as the carriage house for the estate of Henry A. Rhodes, prominent Tacoma merchant, investor, and developer, this home is a rare example of Tudor Revival architecture in Pierce County. It has had several sensitive modifications to date, maintaining the style and many of the original features.
Today: The Carriage House retains the Tudor style of the original with its steep gabled roof, unique half timbers, and beautiful leaded glass. Significant features of the original construction are the exposed rafters, the nine dormers with leaded panes, painted interior paneling and the extra-wide door to the “milking room” with its strap hinges. It comprises of about 4,000 square feet overall.
