Home’s History
In the heart of Cincinnati’s prestigious Hyde Park neighborhood stands an iconic piece of history – the George Stone House, an enchanting single-family home built in 1880
It’s a testament to the opulence of the Second Empire wooden Stick-Eastlake architectural style, designed by the celebrated architect Samuel Hannaford.
The property, spread across 0.82 acres, exudes a fairy tale enchantment with its balconies, fireplaces, widows walk, and gardens, offering a perfect 4,000 sq ft of extraordinary living space.
George Stone, a vibrant businessman, decorated Union Civil War veteran, and president of the City & Suburban Telegraph Assoc. (later Cincinnati Bell), commissioned this grand home.
The house spans an impressive 3,959 square feet, featuring a four-story tower, a gable porch on the third level, and a distinctive fishscale-patterned mansard-style roof.
Hyde Park, with its affluent ambiance, serves as the perfect backdrop for this remarkable residence. The neighborhood, boasting a population of 14,178, provides a fitting setting for the George Stone House to stand as one of the most recognizable homes in the area.
Notably, Martha Stone embarked on the ill-fated RMS Titanic in April 1912, a journey that would forever intertwine her fate with the historic ship’s sinking. Awake in bed when the Titanic struck the iceberg, Martha and her maid, Amelia Icard, found themselves in lifeboat 6.
Despite the historic tales woven into its narrative, the George Stone House stands today as a beautifully maintained home, last changing hands in 1996.
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