Residence of James W. Cochran Esq. - 312 Woodlawn Road
This residence was designed by Wilson Eyre, Esq. of Philadelphia and built between 1893 and May 1896.
Cochran was once involved with his father's business, the Cochran-Ober Ice Company. He was also involved with the Knickerbocker Ice Company and the American Ice Company which succeeded his father's company. Cochran was also one of the original members of the Baltimore Country Club.
The octagonal tower, with overhanging gable roof, and broad treatment of dormers, form the principal features of this effective exterior. The foundation, lower portion of tower, porch, piers and cheek at steps are built of local stone, laid with good color effect and the joints well broken. All of the exterior framework above is sheathed, papered, shingled, and originally stained deep gray. The roof was also originally shingled, and originally stained moss green. The chimneys are brick and capped with stone. Dimensions; Front 35'9", exclusive of bay; side 27'9", not including tower. Height: Cellar 7'6", first story 9', second 8'6", attic unfinished. The entrance door, with divided sash above, is hung with wrought iron hinges, and opens onto a vestibule, with a seat, decorated with relief. Several steps lead up to main floor level. The inside door is also glazed, and opens on the reception hall. The walls were tapestried, pale green in tone. The ceiling was decorated in relief, tipped with gold. The oak stairs wind around the tower, with long leaded windows at the landing. An angle fireplace, faced with green tiles, has a mantel shelf above of neat design. There is a seat in bay window. The trim is tinted pine. Pocket doors lead to the dining room. Here the walls and ceiling were treated in the same manner, the tapestry being terra-cotta in color and paneled off. The trim was in a darker tint. An angle fireplace here has a carved cherry mantle with beveled mirrors over. There is also an angle buffet, and china closet. The reception or drawing room, was in cream enameled pine, had a relief ceiling, tapestried walls, was paneled off, and has a fireplace which is tiled, with a mantel above. The butler's pantry and kitchen pantry, both had dressers and a sink, and were the means of communication to kitchen, which had the usual fixtures. The second floor is divided into four chambers, with closets and fireplaces, and a large linen closet with shelves, drawers, etc. The bathroom had an enameled tub and marble basin and all the plumbing was exposed. The toilet was separate. One of the four chambers was a servant's room with attached bath. The cellar is cemented, and contains the laundry, hot air heater, fuel storage, etc.
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