This mansion was built in the 1890's by the six daughters of Ezra Houck, a wealthy Frederick financier. The sisters lived in the 8,000 square-foot mansion for 30 years. In 1924 it became a professional building. Now it is the VOLT Restaurant, established by chef/owner Bryan Voltaggio, who left Frederick to pursue a career as a chef; and after success in New York and Washington, DC returned to establish VOLT. For more information see the VOLT website. Another VOLT window is posted on Lew's favorites.
What a neat old building. 8,000 sq feet? Whew! That's big. :)
ReplyDeleteQuite an impressive and stunning old building.So many interesting things about it catch your eye.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. It's a fine example of it's era. The photos are also impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreat building with great doors and windows. I love the Volt story, of the chef coming back to Frederick to open a restaurant. When I get back to visit, I'll have to check it out.
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