The story
This parcel was part of a larger piece of land (approx. 15 acres) including everything south of Adams St to the railway right-of-way that was purchased by Henry S. Parker from Charles W. Ferguson in 1879. Parker or his wife built eleven houses on this property including 201 S. Clay Ave and its twin, 414 Adams St. In 1906, his widow, Mary Parker sold 201 S. Clay Ave to John C. Atwood for $2100. Atwood who lived at 100 S. Clay Ave, probably used the house as rental property.
In short
This lot was part of a 15-acre parcel purchased by Henry Parker from Charles S. Ferguson in 1879. Parker and his wife built eleven houses on the property for investment, as they never lived in Ferguson. The twin of this house is 414 Adams.
What to look for
The right bay contains an open porch with a hip roof that wraps around to the north side. Porch retains its original gingerbread brackets and turned posts and ballustrade. The left bay contains a set of double windows.