R. Perry Turner House Explained

R. Perry Turner House
Location:211 N. Main St., Greer, South Carolina
Coordinates:34.9417°N -82.2253°W
Architect:William Riddle Ward
Architecture:Colonial Revival
Added:February 1, 1999
Refnum:98001624

The R. Perry Turner House is located in Greer, South Carolina. The Classical Revival style house was built in 1937 for prominent local businessman Richard Perry Turner. The house was designed by Greenville-based architect William Riddle Ward, commissioned after Turner saw the house designed by Ward for his younger brother, Robert Gibbs Turner.[1]

The brick house on a poured concrete foundation is almost 10,000 square feet in size. A brick garage, stable and octagonal brick summer house in the backyard were also designed by Ward for the property.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NRHP Nomination Form. PDF. November 20, 2013.
  2. Web site: R. Perry Turner House. November 20, 2013.