22. Albert H. and Mary Neller Home, 1890
300 W. Washington Ave., at S. 3rd St.

A middle-class house with Queen Anne influence, note the turret and variety of wall textures.  It was designed to be viewed only from the street sides.

Albert Neller, William Louden's pattern maker, was a key to the success of the Louden Engineering Department during the 1910's and 20's.

William Louden would make a rough diagram, cut a simple pattern from an old envelope or simply describe an idea for each new invention and Neller was able to fabricate the envisioned design.

For instance, William indicated that the automatic watering bowl should be cupped in such a way as to fit over a man's knee.  This form had the practical purpose of neatly fitting the cow's nose as well as being easy to cleanse.

Louden and Neller shared the patent on several inventions between 1908 and 1914 -- Neller himself took credit for nine patents in 1908.
 Scroll down to see more photos, to see the watering bowl in action, and to read about Albert Neller.

Now walk north on 3rd Street to see house #23.

Winter views, March 2009

.

Louden Automatic Watering Bowl.

Albert Neller, pattern maker

Albert Neller, William Louden's pattern maker, was a key to the success of the Louden Engineering Department during the 1910's and 20's.

William Louden would make a rough diagram, cut a simple pattern from an old envelope or simply describe an idea for each new invention and Neller was able to fabricate the envisioned design.

For instance, William indicated that the automatic watering bowl should be cupped in such a way as to fit over a man's knee.  This form had the practical purpose of neatly fitting the cow's nose as well as being easy to cleanse.

Louden and Neller shared the patent on several inventions between 1908 and 1914 -- Neller himself took credit for nine patents in 1908.