Hikes-Hunsinger House, Federal architecture residence in Louisville, United States.
The Hikes-Hunsinger House is a two-story brick building with five window bays and a double entryway topped with a fanlight window on Hikes Lane. Inside, the house retains original architectural details including a prominent main stairway between floors and several bedrooms with Victorian styling.
The house was built in 1823 by George Hikes Jr. and remained in the same family for seven generations. Its presence spans the period when the surrounding area transformed from farmland into a more developed suburban community.
The house connects to early settlers who shaped Kentucky's development and shows how prosperous families organized their homes and daily life. The rooms and their layout tell the story of how people lived during this era.
The property covers two acres of land where visitors can see the main house and its original features on the grounds. The location offers straightforward access to view the architecture and interior elements from this period without special preparation needed.
Archaeological findings near the smokehouse reveal objects from earlier times in the family's history and offer clues about daily life over a century ago. These artifacts show what residents valued and how they spent their time.
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