This newly constructed Neoclassical style brick residence is the home of Frank and Jessie Fowler, located at 1217 North Nye Avenue in Fremont, Nebraska. It is viewed from Nye Avenue on the east side of the property. A broad concrete sidewalk and ten unrailed masonry steps lead to the imposing full height entry porch with its curved portico supported by four fluted Ionic columns. The centrally positioned entry door is mirrored on the second story by a door with flanking windows behind the balcony railing. Striped canvas awnings shade the east windows. The east elevation is also characterized by symmetrically arranged windows, raised platform porches with low balustrades and some roof line and balcony balustrades as well. The eaves are boxed and dentil detailing gables are evident facing the north and south. The view is unobstructed by shade trees, but landscaping includes recently planted shrubs and bushes. Potted plants rest on the brick and masonry posts of the porch railings. The grassy lawn has been clipped short. The porte-cochere, or carriage entrance, extends from the south side porch and just beyond it is a glimpse of the estate's brick stable building.
The 16-acre property at 1217 Nye Avenue in Fremont, Nebraska, was purchased by Frank Fowler from Edward Blewett in 1903. The former Blewett residence was drastically remodeled into a 32-room mansion, while the surrounding grounds were transformed to include the stable, a poultry house, and a gardener's residence. The architect secured for the major building project was Alfred C. Clas of Ferry and Clas, architects of the 1893 World's Fair. The estate was razed in 1958.
