Aaron Ferrey House, Carpenter Gothic residence in Kent, United States
The Aaron Ferrey House was a residential structure featuring Carpenter Gothic style with pointed arch windows, steep roofs, and intricate wooden ornaments across the facade. The design drew from Andrew Jackson Downing's 1850 architectural publication and included modifications such as an upper porch.
The residence was built in 1866 by Aaron Ferrey, a brick manufacturer, and stood in Kent until 2017. A brickyard operated alongside the house until around 1880, reflecting the industrial development that shaped the area during that period.
The building follows Design III from Andrew Jackson Downing's 1850 publication The Architecture of Country Houses, with modifications including an upper porch.
The building was located on Sunnybrook Road in Kent and was listed as a historic landmark. The structure was demolished in 2017, so today only its architectural legacy remains at the site.
The house was distinctive in how it integrated brick production facilities directly alongside the private residence, reflecting the owner's profession. This combination of living space and craft enterprise shows how business and family life were intertwined in the 19th century.
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