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 This circa 1915 house is craftsman in style.
It is a
two story bungalow of frame construction with typical architectural features for its
era, which are still largely intact. The current owners are continuing with the
restoration of the house, begun in the mid-1990s. The Craftsman movement, in direct contrast to the elaborate decorations of the Victorian era, emphasized and made visible the structural elements of houses. On this building, the rafters are exposed, and a king post is part of the design. Casement windows and the one story wrap around front and side porch integrate the interior with the outside, typical of Bungalow-related design. The divided light transom and sidelights at the front entry emphasize the importance of this doorway, and led an air of formality to the simple, straightforward architecture of the building.
 Three
families occupied this house from 1915 until 1994. Mr.
J. Alvin Johnson, a Knoxville attorney, built the bungalow in 1915 for $1500. He was
married to Mrs. Rose Keller Johnson, who is believed to have been related to
Helen Keller. The Johnsons lived in the house until 1940, when Mr.
and Mrs. William Duff bought the house. Mr. Duff died in 1943, but his widow
continued living at 226 W. Glenwood until 1978. Mr. Edward Jones owned the
house from 1980 until 1994.
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