The Hermitage
The house is representative of the naturalistic qualities of the Rustic Revival style with its saddle-notch log construction, use of stone, and rustic interior finishes.
The Hermitage, located at 4025 North Randolph Street, is a Rustic Revival-styled log house constructed in 1931. The house is representative of the naturalistic qualities of the Rustic Revival style with its saddle-notch log construction, use of stone, and rustic interior finishes.
The design of the house celebrates craftsmanship, echoes the rough-hewn textures found in nature, and embraces the surrounding landscape. It is unique to the architectural landscape of Arlington and the only known example of the Rustic Revival.
The log house’s original materials and “H-shaped” floor plan remain evident and dominate the view of the property from North Randolph Street. The dwelling is a central single-story side-gable block with flanking, projecting front-gable wings on its northern and southern extents. The north wing is one story, and the south wing is one-half stories. There are two additions, constructed ca. 1985 and 1995. The house sits on a triangular-shaped lot that slopes downward towards its western extent.
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