Another unique feature of Meredith House are many of the light fixtures. According to the 1973 audio-recording with the architect, a number of these fixtures were designed by the architect. James C. Wise noted drawing a sketch of a proposed fixture, taking the sketch down to Haley-Stewart Electrical Company, and having the fixture custom fabricated […]
“There’s one thing unique about this house and no longer reproducible – – God only knows how much it’d cost you if you had to get it – – and that’s the roof. That is Rockmart slate.” – James C. Wise, Meredith House Architect Those words from the architect to the Thompsons in 1973 (Track […]
The Audio In December 1973, the Thompsons were wise enough to audio-record a walking tour of Meredith House with the architect, James C. Wise. The Thompsons were the fifth family to reside in Meredith House and moved in during Summer 1973. Through perseverance, the Thompsons inquired about the identity of the architect and ultimately located […]
James Carl Wise was born May 30, 1904 in Sadorus, Illinois to James Thomson Wise (b. 1872) and Lettie Mae Goodman (1882 – 1933). Mr. Wise’s father was a farmer and son of an English immigrant. According to the 1910 Census, Mr. Wise had two younger sisters, Helen and Lucille. He graduated from Sadorus High […]
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