General Info

Our stately Italianate family home was built in 1859 by Samuel H. Purviance. An inspirational civic leader and successful businessman, Samuel Purviance was widely known as a kind and generous man. Samuel and Elizabeth Purviance, their nine children and their heirs owned and called the Purviance House home for over 100 years.Our stately Italianate family home was built in 1859 by Samuel H. Purviance. An inspirational civic leader and successful businessman, Samuel Purviance was widely known as a kind and generous man. Samuel and Elizabeth Purviance, their nine children and their heirs owned and called the Purviance House home for over 100 years.