History of Warten's House

History of Warten's House

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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JS Lovering Warten built a unique home on a rock to avoid disturbances. Despite skepticism from friends and neighbors, he spent every summer there until his death in 1938. His wife continued to live there until 1941. The house remained empty for 20 years until architect Henry Wood purchased it in 1961, and he has owned it since.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did JS Lovering Warten choose to build his home on a rock?

To have a unique architectural design

To be closer to nature

To avoid being disturbed

To enjoy a better view

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Warten spend his summers at the house?

Until 1958

Until 1928

Until 1938

Until 1948

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the house after Warten's wife passed away?

It remained empty for 20 years

It was demolished

It was sold immediately

It was turned into a museum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Henry Wood purchase the house?

1951

1961

1971

1981

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Henry Wood pay for the house?

$3,600

$2,600

$4,600

$1,600