The Shingle Style house was designed by Howells ' brother - in - law William Rutherford Mead .
The Shingle Style house was served as the Howells ' residence from its construction in 1877 to 1882 .
The Shingle Style house was designed by Howells ' brother - in - law William Rutherford Mead , and served as the Howells ' residence from its construction in 1877 to 1882 .