Area less than one acre Built by C.E. Ward Added to NRHP 18 February 1999 | Built 1896-1897 NRHP Reference # 99000118 | |
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Location 501 W. Washington Ave.
Fairfield, Iowa MPS Louden Machinery Company, Fairfield Iowa MPS Architectural style Queen Anne style architecture People also search for R.R. and Antoinette Louden House | ||
The William and Mary Jane Louden House is a historic residence located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. It historical significance is derived from its association with William Louden, a co-founder of Louden Machinery Company with his brother R.B. Previously, he secured his first two patents by 1867: one was for hay-stacking, and another was for hay-carrying. He would go on to obtain over 100 more patents. Being the inventive genius of the firm, William brought it to a national reputation in barn construction and farm equipment. The house is a 2½-story, frame, single family dwelling. It was built for the Louden's by C.E. Ward from 1896 to 1897 in the Queen Anne style. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.