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· The Closson House in Ludlow, a suburb of Covington, Kentucky, is
V a fine example of the Greek Revival form in architecture. Located on ( ·
s a plot of terraced ground which extends north to the Ohio River, the old
residence is an imposing sight when viewed from boats passing along that 1 ¤
waterway. Purchased twelve years ago by the Unity Lodge of Masons, today I L
. » _ it serves as the Ludlow Masonic Temple but is hemmed in by more modern 3
? buildings which occupy space formerly belonging to the Closson property.
O The structure is a story and a half in height and has a basement.   Q
The foundation and exterior walls are of brick construction. The interior
Z partitions are brick and frame, plastered. Wood shingles used in the
T original construction of the roof have been replaced with standing—seam f
[ tin and composition shingles. The wood flooring is composed of tongue- ;
and—groove, white pine, in six and seven—inch widths, laid alternately.
Q On the south side of the house, a porch one hundred and twenty feet long
g extends the entire length of the building. A smaller portico occupies the ,
g central portion of the north side. The design of both the north and south l .
V portals is in keeping with the general architectural pattern. The front
{ of the building was originally at the north and faced the river. It be-
Q came the rear as the result of a city street—construction. V
jj Originally built as a summer home, located in the center of an ;
y expansive plot of ground and surrounded by flower beds, the house pre- z
{ sented a lovely aspect. On the terraced north lawn a walk, bordered by M