In the 1870s, many of Marietta's prominent citizens & distinguished leaders lived in gracious homes overlooking the Park & Muskingum River. One of Marietta's oldest homes, this Italianate/Victorian home dates back to 1873 when built by a riverboat Captain for his wife so that she could see his ship returning from sea. Towering trees watch over this large 12 room home with a full walkout basement. The spacious front parlor, living room & dining room have working gas fireplaces. Kitchen & breakfast rooms offer wide-pine flooring. Two open-railed staircases lead from the main floor to the 5/6 bedroom second floor. This home has documented history that shows it has been family-owned for 130 years. This home is a show-stopper with so many superb details: wonderful high ceilings, pretty hardwood floors, magnificent mantels & gorgeous moldings throughout. Find comfort & serenity relaxing on the 14 x 35 front porch in your rocker or swing overlooking Muskingum Park & River. Or take the short walk to shops beautiful downtown Marietta's quaint stores. Large corner property on three city lots. Has a single-car detached garage but plenty of room to build bigger. 74 ft. of frontage on Front St and 170 ft. on Scammel with off-street parking. Property can be commercial. In fact, the house is pictured in the popular watercolor "Sunday Visitor 1875" by Michael Dickinson. Home being sold "as is".