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| Property Details: Richeson/Clooney Historic House |
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Property Details: Richeson/Clooney Historic House
Richeson/Clooney Historic House
200 Market St
Maysville,
KY
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| Price:
$199,900 |
| Bedrooms:
4 |
| Bathrooms:
4.5 |
| Square Feet:
2,850 |
Lot Description/Acreage:
145x102 Per PVA Records, Mason County, Kentucky (1/2 Acre Lot identified as Lot #84 according to Daniel Boone and Jacob Boone's original layout of the town of the town) |
Year Built:
1831 |
Architect/Builder:
John Brett Richeson |
Architectural Style:
Colonial
(c.1600-1820) |
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| Name:
Carleen Lutz |
| Agency:
Market Properties |
| Phone:
606-564-7368 or 6063753649 |
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In 1980 the house was designated as a Kentucky Landmark by the Kentucky Heritage Commission. It is also classified as a historic site. In 1994, the house was nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Brett Richeson, his son William West Richeson and Jacob Rand founded the famed Rand-Richeson Academy at which were educated such eminent men as President Ulysses Grant, Major General William Nelson and many others. William West Richeson served as principal of this academy for over 30 years.
Rosemary Clooney, singing star of radio, motion pictures and television was born in Maysville and lived in this house in the 1940's. IN 1953, the city named the adjacent street in her name when her first move THE STARS ARE SINGING premiered at the Russel Theater.
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The House is an excellent example of an early 1800'2 townhouse following the Green Revival tradition. It is briefly described as a two story brick structure with large two story porches in both the front and the rear. It utilizes an "L" shaped floor plan with the long part of the "L" resting on a stone foundation which faces North and the Ohio River. It has four chimneys which are incorporated into its exterior walls. The East and West end walls are crowned with descending parapets, a feature associated with the earliest homes in this area. The interior features original doors and original baseboards, door surrounds and moldings. 8' and 9' pocket doors are especially significant features in the dining are intact. Large 6 over 6 pane windows are a significant feature and bring remarkable brightness and scenic views into each room of the house. An especially attractive staircase of Italianate design connects the second floor with the first floor. All major rooms have fireplaces with original mantels. The house has six doors, each with three pane transoms and each opening onto a porch.
A total restoration of this property was recently completed following the National Register's Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. Special attention was paid to restoring and maintaining the house's original architectural features and distinguishing qualities while simultaneously incorporating an update of the electric, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. All exterior walls, doors and downtown locations were left in place. Only one interior wall was relocated. In its current layout, the house is designed to function as three apartments, all with separate entrances, separate utilities, and private porches/river views. The home can easily be converted back into a large single family residence with the removal of one partitioning wall. The house has a total of 12 rooms and 4.5 bathrooms on three levels. All new kitchens and bathrooms were installed at the time of restoration. Professional decorating is done throughout the beautiful historic home. Outside walks, patios, driveways and gardens have been renovated to enhance a private yard with an especially pretty river view.
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In 1797, Maysville was established as a town, the third in Mason County, Virginia. This was five years before Kentucky separated from Virginia and became a state.
During Maysville's growth as a river port, Water Street (now Front Street) became a main thoroughfare boasting hotels, taverns, businesses and Maysville's first brick homes. Two entrances to the wharf created a port for all modes of river transportation. Daniel Boone first arrived in Maysville in 1786 and put down roots in 1788. Daniel helped his cousin Jacob Boone build Boone's Tavern in 1815. The commercial district of Front Street eventually gave way to the ravages of floods and progression of time. When floodwall construction began in the early 1950's, buildings that had survived the 1937 floor were razed, established Second Street as the heart of the downtown business district. Today, Downtown Maysville is a blend of business and residential with Market Street serving as a gathering spot for community, social and business activities. Festivals, and art shows are hosted on this turn of the century thoroughfare, where trolley tracks are still seen. Guided walking tours of historic downtown Maysville can be booked through the Maysville Visitors Center.
Maysville, Kentucky lies on the Ohio River, approximately 65 miles South East of Cincinnati, Ohio and 60 miles North East of Lexington, Kentucky.
Today, Fifty-two buildings and sites of note are included on the walking tour of the eight block long, three block wide Downtown Historic District with architectural styles ranging from Georgian to Greek Revival to Victorian. (This home is listed as the last stop on the tour, identified as #24 THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY HOME). The entire downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The iron railings and ornamentation on the old buildings are reminders of days when merchants and riverboat captains traveled the Ohio River and brought back the New Orleans French style to this city.
Maysville originally named Limestone, was incorporated in 1787 by the Virginia General Assembly and its named changed to Maysville, in honor of John May. May and Simon Kenton owned 100 acres of land which was vested to Daniel Boone, Henry Lee, Arthur Fox, Jacob Boone, Thomas Brooks and George Milford as trustees. Maysville successfully petition state legislators to move the county seat from Washington to Maysville, in 1848. Maysville played host to many famous individuals before and after the Revolutionary War. Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Aaron Burr, William Henry Harrison, the Marquis de Lafayette and Lewis and Clark all visited the area as it was a major passageway into the interior of Kentucky and points south and west. |
| Added On: September 18, 2025 |
| All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. |
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