In its headlong plunge from the Egyptian phase, the decadent Greek Revival proceeded to bracket cornices and porches * and to employ disconnected portions of Revival details. Outstandingly characteristic of this phase is the two-columned home of Samuel Kempster, whose walls have sheltered Generals Grant, and possibly, Lafayette. A prominent harness maker, Kampster bought the lot in 1848 for $750.

Here in hybrid form of colonnade and box house, we vividly sense decay. The facade and two columns are nevertheless, finely wrought and monumental in scale with capitals of unsurpassed finesse. The doorway deserves particular mention with its uniquely paneled top light. Small attic windows and dental mouldings are seen once more.

It is, of course, the brackets that call for most comment. Despite their introductory timidity of small scale and fine detail, they are evident features quite out of place and thoroughly non-Greek in character.

The enclosed two story porch at the left is a modern addition.

Note 1: See text page 23