Louis Howe's home a 706 SE 1st St., formerly 1006 Upper 1st St. (First name possibly spelled Lewis.) This house was built for Howe in 1860, but was sold to William Lowry in 1861, Lowry made substantial renovations in 1871. The elegant iron veranda with upper portico and a 3rd story with mansard roof with dormer windows were added, transforming the home into a French 2nd Empire mansion. A bay was added on the north side of the home without disturbing the balanced facade or the view from the St.. The interior was finished tulip poplar with gold leaf caps on the windows and doors, molded plaster cornices, carved marble mantels, fluted stiles on the door and window trim, and ornamental chandeliers. The walls were decorated with frescos in pastel colors done by Evansville artist John Alt. The bay window area of the drawing room was attractively decorated. The tall drapes, and pier mirrors reflected a continuous view of the room. After Mr. Lowry died in 1873, Mrs. Lowry gave the home to their daughter who was married to Simeon P. Gillett, cashier and later president of Citizens National Bank. The Gilletts lived rather modestly but did have dinner parties from time to time until the death of Mr. Gillett in 1910. (http://historicevansville.com/site.php?id=1stst706se) At the time of this photo the house was in the Lowry family.