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John Scott House (2) - Photos

A view of the John Scott House at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Feb. 26, 2026

A view of the John Scott House at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Feb. 26, 2026

The second John Scott House as seen from W. Canfield Ave. in April 2023.

The second John Scott House as seen from W. Canfield Ave. in April 2023.

A view of the John Scott House at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Apr. 15, 2023

A view of the John Scott House at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Apr. 15, 2023

Front entrance detail

Front entrance detail

A view of the John Scott House (center) at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Feb. 26, 2026

A view of the John Scott House (center) at 640 West Canfield Street, designed by John Scott and built in 1879, West Canfield Historic District - Photo from Feb. 26, 2026