James E. Reynolds House, Gothic Revival stone house in Cameron, Oklahoma.
The James E. Reynolds House is a residential building in Cameron, Oklahoma, constructed with native stone walls approximately 2 feet thick. The structure displays Gothic Revival architectural elements with turret-like features that echo medieval castle designs.
The house was built in 1890 by James E. Reynolds, a former Confederate soldier, during a period of rapid growth in the region. It gained recognition as a historic site when added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
The residence reflects how a successful entrepreneur chose to display his wealth and status through ambitious architecture. The heavy stone walls and castle-like forms were a way to show power in a developing frontier community.
The house sits east of State Highway 112 and remains a private residence, so public access is limited. Visitors can view the stone architecture from the road and appreciate its exterior features without entering the property.
The stone used for the walls was quarried from a hillside located near the house site. These thick stone walls made the building exceptionally durable and helped it survive more than a century with minimal structural damage.
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