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Artists in Residence Photos

By Beth Goulart

Photos by Chris M. Harada

Howard Levine and Margaret Warner Swan's restored Victorian
Howard Levine and Margaret Warner Swan's restored Victorian now serves as a B&B and artist's studio.

A pergola gate built by Margaret's brother
Many hands came together to restore this residence; case in point, Margaret's brother built the pergola gate--a great fit with the Queen Anne style.

Parlor with original Victorian details
In 1907, this parlor served as the original business office of the Jones Hospital. Though the Victorian-style wallpaper is a new addition, timeless details such as the gleaming oak floors, bas-relief-tile fireplace surround, and mantelpiece remain intact.

A hospital suite turned bathroom
The sink and tub are original to this hospital-suite-turned-bathroom.

Dining room with brick fireplace
Adding to the house's eclectic style, the dining room's rose-colored brick fireplace sports an oak mantel and stone quoin detailing at the corners. Margaret believes the hearth was updated in the 1920s.

The cheerful, electric-blue kitchen
Margaret and Howard run the breakfast portion of their B&B courtesy of a new, highly efficient wood-burning stove with an antique look. With its open shelving and base cabinetry painted a vibrant, electric blue, the kitchen is a cheerful spot for any artist to start the day.

The carriage house is an artist's studio
Renovations on the carriage house (left) began once the large projects on the main house were complete..

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