Starrett Graham Smith Residence

Grandview Heights, Ohio

Date: 1903-04
Address: 1176 Fairview.
As stated in the GHMCHS “Sheltering a Heritage” publication, this home was designed by Frank Packard. It was built for Helen Dun and Starrett (Graham) Smith. It has since had several owners an has undergone many additions, and is currently home to the Kosnik family.

Historical Photos of S.G. Smith Residence

The top-left interior photograph is from the January 1910 edition of the Ohio Architect and Builder. The promotional photograph was published by J. Upton Gribbon, whose architectural firm had just renovated the home for Ms. Eva Gray. This residence at 1176 Fairview had been built in 1903 for S.G.Smith and his wife Helen. A few years later it was sold to Eva Gray. It was later occupied by G. Edwin Smith, owner of the G. Edwin Smith Shoe Company (below photo montage) and his wife Susan Sofia. The home was originally designed by Frank Packard. Mr. Gribben worked with Frank Packard from 1895 to 1905, started his own firm in 1906 and was in private practice for 50 years. This room shown here remains in its original condition.