1902 Victorian/Arts and Crafts
This lovely home was built in 1902 with elements of the Arts and Crafts movement and retains some characteristics of the Victorian Era. Large front porch overlooks downtown Mason and is one block off the courthouse square. Ten columns are mounted on stone pillars that make the large porch truly a jewel. Newer roof, steam boiler, wiring, plumbing, kitchen appliances, quality vinyl siding with insulated walls, professionally designed landscaping and privacy fencing reflect the tender loving care this home has experienced for 30 years. Gross living area is 2,374 square feet, plus two car garage on a lot that is 66' x 132'.
Scroll down to see the gorgeous woodwork & floors!
Extra wide front door
Behind this screen door is an large oak door with carved detail. The sign says: Kellogg House, 1902. The house is named after the original owners, Ira and Maria Kellogg. 
Foyer and staircase
This grand foyer to the house creates "ah!" from your guests! Bold wallpaper tastefully chosen enhances the oak woodwork of the stairwell. (note: window, mirror, and shelf have been removed by the owner)
Foyer is roomy!
As you can see, there is plenty of room in the foyer to hang your hats, access the coat closet, and then step into the dining room.
Telephone detail
Remember the days of insets in the wall for the telephone? This enhanced inset greets you in the foyer and is a perfect place to showcase a favorite item or 
two.
two.
Wonderful windows
Large windows add plenty of light. This window overlooks downtown Mason. Note the interesting detail!
Fireplace
The corner fireplace adds an interesting feature to the living room. As you can see, two large rooms, the dining room and "music" room are visible from the large living room. The pocket door could be used to close the dining room off entirely from the rest of the house.
More Living Room
The antique light fixture in the dining room can be viewed from the living room. (Unless, of course, you close the pocket door!)Kitchen
The kitchen is charming with oak cabinets and flooring. A seating area is easily accessible through the archway. And, the three season porch is just a step away through the door.
Three season porch
The three season porch is truly a delight for much of the year! Landscaping provides the privacy to enjoy sitting there! (Of course, furniture has been removed.)
Porch
Three picture windows provide a view of the professionally landscaped backyard that has been enclosed by a 
privacy fence.
privacy fence.
Master bedroom
This large master bedroom has two closets! Yes, this is unique for a house 
of this era.
of this era.
Another bedroom
This is the second of the three bedrooms in the house. Although not as large as the master bedroom, it's a good size. 
Third bedroom
The third bedroom has two windows set on angles to make the room an interesting shape. The space between the two windows makes a perfect spot to place a bed.
Office space
I used this room as an upstairs office, so it's cable ready for internet access. Notice the stairs that go down to the kitchen. Although this room does not have a closet, it has been used by previous owners as a bedroom. Technically, this cannot be counted as a bedroom. However, there are three bedrooms upstairs in addition to this room.
Upstairs hallway
Of course, you expect to see a laundry shoot in This Old House (on the left), but imagine that--there's a linen closet, too!
Full bath
The full bath upstairs has the original black and white tile floor and matching tile around the shower and tub. There is a half bath on the first floor.
Back Enterance
Enter the backyard through the arched arbor. The paver two car parking area is hidden from view by the privacy fence. Unique window boxes are mounted on four windows of the two car garage.
Fence
A Hampton-style fence and mature plantings offer privacy for the backyard and three season porch.
Garden
The focus of the garden in the back yard is the fish pond. Timed tulip lights come on as accents in the evening.
Parking bay and garage
A two car parking bay is conveniently hidden behind the fence and accessible off the alley. The old-style barn doors add charm to the garage!
Owners & Updates
Owners of Kellogg House
1902 Ira J. & Maria A Kellogg
- Register of Deeds, elected 1896
- Mason Mayor, 1916—1917
- Business man, Owner of Mason Buggy Works, 1901—1913
- Two daughters: Anna L. & Mabel W.
- Built house
- Removed wall dividing living room from parlor
1920 Albert E. & Nora A. Hilliard
- Daughter, Dorothy wrote, letter about house
- Albert died in 1932
- Rented to two sisters, Tillie and Lydia Mehan, who operated The Tavern during the early 30s
1936
- Mason Mayor, 1912—1915
- Attorney
- Rented to Leo and Minnie E. Kelly
1944 Minnie E. Kelly
- Owner of Mason Monument Works, then drug store
- Operated Boarding House
- One child: Jim
- Refinished the downstairs woodwork
- In later years, filled in fish pond
1966 Robert R. & Mary Ann Watts
- Superintendent,
- Recarpeted
1967 Allen E. & Jane B. Shapley
- Professor,
- Mason Mayor, 1970—1973
- 4 children & foster children
- Fenced backyard with gate to alley
- Rewired after a fire
- Built a wall to create two bedrooms from large bedroom
- Installed wall and floor on third floor for bedroom
- Created primitive stairs to third floor in hall closet
1974 Kenneth W. & Judith A. Steen
- Students,
- Created a commune with a maximum of 27 people
- Put windows into screen porch and used as bedroom
- Removed carpeting in foyer & dining room, refinished floor
- Added more flooring and walls on third floor
- Insulated roof
- Put second layer on roof
1978 Peter J. & Janet A. Kakela
- Professor,
- 2 children: Andrew & Megan
- Replumbed & rewired
- Removed bedroom wall constructed by Shapleys
- Replaced flat roof on back porch, added connection to kitchen
- Removed remaining fence along
- Discovered and re-established fish pond
- Widened arch in kitchen and installed new cupboards
- Insulated outside walls heavily
- Installed new vinyl screens, storms, and siding
1987 Janet A. Kakela (last name changed to Bernath 1999)
- Educator,
- Installed new boiler for heating system
- Refurbished and gilded all radiators in the house
- Built a patio, arbors, walkway and parking area
- Removed old and constructed new fencing in backyard
- Created and established extensive landscaping
- Installed new wood flooring in kitchen
- Removed all carpeting on first floor and front stairway and refinished
- Built front porch railing to resemble original railing
- Re-roofed house and garage
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