National and State Registers of Historic Places
House at 116 Southwest The Drive
116 SW The Drive
Topeka (Shawnee County)
Listed in National Register
Oct 5, 2020
Architect: The Garlinghouse Company
Category: domestic; secondary structure; single dwelling
Thematic Nomination: Historic Houses of the Garlinghouse Company in Topeka
The house at 116 Southwest The Drive is a one-and-one-half-story Craftsman/Bungalow. The Garlinghouse Company designed and constructed the dwelling in the Garlinghouse Company showcase neighborhood Edgewood Park. The dwelling features a gable-front roof, historic wood clapboard and shingle cladding, and historic wood windows included in the plan. A wide, open porch spans the primary elevation while an enclosed rear porch is located at the rear. The exterior remains largely unchanged and retains its historic form, materials, and features. The interior largely retains its historic plan, finishes, and character-defining built-in features typical of early-twentieth century Garlinghouse dwellings and included in Garlinghouse plan number 222.
