Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
J.A. Lamb House
Circa 1899
Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2023
1. J.A. Lamb House Marker
J. A. Lamb house contributes greatly to the historical and architectural significance of this scenic drive. This well-proportioned and detailed Queen Anne victorian residence was built in 1899 and received extensive restoration in 1996.
Constructed for Julius A. Lamb, eldest of sixteen children of Samuel Sparks Lamb, it remained the Lamb household until 1919. S.S Lamb is recognized as the founder of Palmetto. Julius Lamb operated a livery stable, sold feed, and traded in horses. The house was acquired by J. Pope Harlee, Sr., also the mayor of Palmetto from 1928 to 1929. The Harlees, prominent Manatee County pioneers remained in the home until 1991.
The house consists of three floors with heart pine as the major construction timber: The most notable features are the octagonal turret towers and beveled handsome column porches. Leaded, glass windows are placed throughout the residence. The interior is arranged on a classic central hall plan with twenty major rooms and four fireplaces. The woodwork is highly detailed with deep stepped baseboards and casing. Tidewater red cypress was utilized for the sold doors and heart pine for the flooring which is typical of the era.
The building northwest of the house is newly constructed. It has design characteristics to reflect the house as well as that of late
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Architect: Mary Marsh Lasseter, A. I. A.
Historic Renovation Consultant: J. H. Jarvis, Jarvis Construction
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 27° 30.73′ N, 82° 34.663′ W. Marker is in Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker is on Riverside Drive west of 12th Avenue West, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 Riverside Dr, Palmetto FL 34221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Chime Bell (here, next to this marker); Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palmetto Baptist Church / Dr. M.B. Harrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Schoolhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Heritage Station Post Office 1880 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Cottage Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sugar Kettle (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmetto.
Photographed By Dave W, February 25, 2023
2. J.A. Lamb House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 121 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
