Stephen Boothe House
A Queen Anne style house built near the main entrance for Stephen Boothe, filled with evidence of travel, craft, and collecting.
Stephen's House at the Entrance
The Stephen Boothe House stands near the main entrance to the park. Built in the Queen Anne style for Stephen, it allowed him to live apart from David, who remained in the Homestead with his wife. The house was furnished in a grand style, including exotic furniture and objects connected to Stephen’s travels. The brothers also shared a love of pool and accumulated multiple pool tables over time. Later, the house was used by caretakers, adding another chapter to its park history.
What to Look For
- Queen Anne style massing and exterior character
- Its prominent location near the park entrance
- Travel stories connected to Stephen Boothe
- Historic interior references such as the pool room
- Relationship between Stephen's house and the Homestead
Preserving Stephen Boothe House
Preserving the family houses helps visitors understand the people behind the museum landscape. The Friends of Boothe Park support care for the buildings, stories, and collections that keep that history vivid.