History

Gray Tower was built in 1896 for Jasper C. Barnes, a dean and professor of psychology at Maryville College.   We have all of the documents in the library that show the house plans, contract, purchases, deeds, skeleton keys and more.  There is also an old, faded photograph of home and it looks like the house was originally white with gray trim and a gray tower, thus giving it the name.


Gray Tower was built by George Barber & Architects.  This is a side view of the home.








Chronology of Owners:
1896-1971: Barnes
1971-1972: Green
1972-1985: Piper
1985-2004: Koella
2004-2011: Denson (unoccupied 2008-2011)
2011: Luttrell
2019: sold to new owners

House Specs:

  • approx. 4,400 sqf.
  • 3 floors
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 full bath and 2 half bath
  • 38 windows
  • all hardwood floors laid on a diagonal 
  • 3 bay carport built in 1985
  • tower attic 
  • cellar
  • 3 staircases
  • original stained glass on 13 windows
  • 3 fireplaces
  • 2 front doors and 2 back doors
  • full wall library with ladder



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