Armour-Stiner House, Octagonal Victorian house in Irvington, United States.
The Armour-Stiner House is an octagonal Victorian residence in Irvington featuring a complete dome and classical columns at its top. A decorative veranda wraps around the eight-sided structure, and the interior spans 8,400 square feet with rooms including a library, music room, billiard room, and solarium.
Built in 1859 by financier Paul Armour, the house was later transformed by tea merchant Joseph Stiner, who added the Roman-inspired dome between 1872 and 1876. This addition created an unusual blend of Victorian and classical design that sets it apart from other homes of its era.
The house reflects the architectural ideas of Orson Fowler, who believed octagonal buildings made better use of space and brought in more natural light. You can see how these principles shaped the way the rooms are organized and how light moves through the interior.
Entry to the house is by guided tour only and requires advance appointment booking. Plan to spend several hours exploring the different rooms and their furnishings at a leisurely pace.
This is the only octagonal house in the United States with a full dome inspired by Bramante's 1502 Tempietto in Rome. This rare combination of design elements makes it one of a kind in American architecture.
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