Using the plans he brought to Lafayette from Boston, Ira G. Howe, a well-to-do mill operator, built a block of three row houses to be occupied by himself and the families of his two children.

The two-story Italianate home is essentially rectangular with three projecting bays called “Boston swell fronts”. Red brick laid in Flemish bond is the principal material of the building with many decorative cornices and brackets painted tin and white stone.

White sand stone steps lead up to the front door. The windows are tall, narrow, and double hung. The double leaf doors (Victorian character) contain etched glass panels of floral design from France.

The entrance opens into a narrow hallway with a long, beautiful wooden staircase lit up with gorgeous chandeliers. High-ceilinged rooms include a front parlor, dining room, sitting room, and Zinn kitchen with a half bath. The front stairway leads to the master bedroom with sitting area and a huge dressing room and bath. The back stairway leads to the guest room.

The lower level , used as an office and conference area, is charming with its brick foundation walls and archways. This home is zoned for general business and there are two separate phone lines going into it. One for personal and one for business. Formerly, the lower-level hall was used as a pass through for the fire department and has front and back outside entrances.

The charming brick court yard connects the two-car garage to the home. This historic home is a pleasure to visit and a joy to own.

Awesome West Lafayette location!Hardwood floors under all main floor carpets! Huge lot! Walk to Purdue! (you couldeven park cars for games!) Home warranty available. Estate sale.

Cute ranch home with wood floors & lots of light! Basement has egress window. Open stairway leads to basement. Large living & family areas. Priced for quick sale Newer roof and windows. Home warranty available.

The Knight-Loeb House was completed in 1882 by Emerson P. Knight of New York City.  Mr. Knight moved to Lafayette to establish a grain business and built his home at the corner of 7th and Cincinnati St.

The house, which is Italianate in style, is built entirely of brick with 14 ½ inch thick exterior walls and interior hall walls.  The other interior walls, which are also brick, are only 9 ½ inches thick.  He built into his house the latest technology for 1882.  Three particular things make this house unique for its day and time: 1.  Indoor water closet (toilet), which was located on the second floor at the top of the main stairway. 2. Central heat.  There was a large coal fired stove in the basement that carried heat to all rooms of the house (except the maid’s room) via air ducts that were built into the very thick walls of the center hall. 3.  A burglar alarm system.  The alarm system was wired to all windows in the house as well as the doorways.  The system was battery operated and set off an alarm if a window was raised.  It was, however, ineffective if a window glass was broken.  The woodwork and doors of the house are black walnut.  The front doors are butternut.  Please note the elaborate hinges and door hardware, which were originally nickel-silver plated.

Mr. Knight by 1895 had moved back to New York City and sold his home to Solomon and Carrie Loeb.  Mr. Loeb was in the dry goods business with his brother Julius, who lived at the corner of 8th and Cincinnati St.  Mr. Loeb’s business capabilities created Lafayette’s own Loeb’s department store. The Loeb family was one of Lafayette’s greatest philanthropists, giving a fountain and a theatre to Purdue University, a sports stadium to the city at Columbian Park plus many contributions to hospitals, schools, scholarship funds, etc. The Loebs lived in the house for over 50 years.

In 1950 the house was converted into 6 apartments. Being the 50’s, the emphasis was to make the house “modern” and the ceilings were lowered to eight feet, windows shortened and bricked in by one third of their original height. The heating system was changed to hot water.  The modernizations came at a great cost to the original plaster crown moldings, ceiling medallions, and woodwork throughout the house.

In 1995 the house was restored to its original style and floor plan.  Plaster ceiling medallions and crown moldings were restored. Window and ceiling heights returned to their original dimensions, period chandeliers or original fixtures were returned to the house.  It now serves as a historic landmark and bed and breakfast inn.

Fantastic three bedroom two bath ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac.  Beautifully landscaped

fenced yard with covered porch for entertaining.  Cherry laminate floors in living

room, (with fireplace) dining room and kitchen.  Nine foot ceilings add to the openness

of floor plan.  Large 24X24 garage.  Fully applianced.

Darling starter home with many updates.  Laminate floors in living room and carpet

in the two bedrooms.  High effeciency tankless hot water system.  New gutters, windows,

cabinets, paint and furnace.  Reinsulated attic.  Large one car garage.  Partially

fenced yard.  Ready to move in AND get $8000!!

Condo living at its best!  Convenient West Lafayette location close to shopping! 

Totally redone ranch style condo with laminate floors, new neutral paint, new hardware,

light fixtures, exterior door, new baths AND kitchen range!  Very private patio area

off dining room.  Lots of storage.

Contempory ranch on a beautifully landscaped lot.  Totally redone – gourmet kitchen

has maple cabinets, Corian countertops, pantry, slate floor and all new appliances;

open to family room with a built in sofa.  Living room, dining room and family room

open to awesome deck (one of three!)  Finished basement has two bedrooms, family

room, bath, sewing room, laundry and exercise room!

Wonderful split bedroom ranch on corner lot!  Lovely brick fireplace in living room.

Formal dining room, spacious master suite and bath, neutral colors with and open

floor plan.  Vaulted ceilings accentuate the spaciousness of home.  Covered back

porch, perfect for relaxing.  Fenced yard is very private.  Lots of “living” area!!

WOW factor!  Open kitchen eating area and family room, great for large gatherings.

First floor master suite tucked around to back of home near laundry area and den.

“Front” room (currently living room) could also be a perfect den.  Upstairs has three

large bedrooms and bath plus gigantic storage room.  Huge lot – big enough to hit

golf balls!!