This house was built for Samuel S.
Kemble, a teacher and later
Superintendent of Rock Island schools.
The Kemble family lived here for 20 years.
Mr. Kemble was also one of the organizers
of the Sunday School at the First
Methodist Church at 19th Street and 5th
Avenue. Kemble Public School, which once
stood on the southeast corner across from
the church, was named in his honor. Wide
siding covers most of the original detail of the house and the porch
enclosure has been added. Another example of Queen Anne style, the
front gable within a gable, is used to add interest to otherwise plain wall
surfaces. The Palladian window with its central arched sash and
surrounding smaller windows is original.
