Carselowey House
a.k.a. Kelley House
403 N. Gunter, Vinita, OKThe Carselowey House is eligible for the National Register under Criterion C in the area of Architecture as an excellent example of Colonial Revival, embodying the distinctive characteristics of that style. Identifying features of Colonial Revival that are seen on the house include an accentuated front door, sidelights on the main entry, symmetrical façade, and double hung windows. While Colonial Revival style houses were a dominant style for domestic buildings throughout the country in the early part of the 1900s, the Carselowey House is an exceptional example in Vinita that has maintained its architectural integrity.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.