Address: 17824 SR 37, Harlan
Built: c. 1875
Architect: Unknown
Style: Second Empire
Current owner: Private
Distinctive features:
- Mansard roof with shingle pattern
- Wraparound porch with decorative railing and posts
- Tall narrow windows with shutters
Reasons to cherish this place:
Some architectural styles are harder to find around here than others, and this house is a rare example of the French Second Empire style in the small town of Harlan.
Dr. Omo was a prominent Harlan physician from 1866 until his death in 1898.
Fans of the dramatic Mansard roof are glad his home has been well cared for by its later owners
