Architect George Franklin Barber , known nationally for his mail - order house designs , designed the plans for the house , which Twiss selected from a catalog .
The house was built in 1907 for James C. Twiss , a prominent Clinton County farmer .
Architect George Franklin Barber , known nationally for his mail - order house designs , designed the plans for the house , which farmer selected from a catalog .
The house was built in 1907 for James C. Twiss , a prominent Clinton County farmer .