The John Wiley Link Mansion was completed in 1912 by Sanguinet, Staats and Barnes, architects. Designed in an abstract neoclassical style, the Link mansion is one of the largest historical mansions in Montrose. The house is built on a concrete foundation and occupies a full block of Montrose at Sull Ross, Yoakum and West Alabama. The house is slightly higher than street level and rectangular on its south side elevation and rounded off on its north and west elevations. The exterior has been superbly maintained and is made up of yellow brick, limestone, and a multicolored tile and glazed terra cotta accents. The entrance is adorned with three very large pillars on either front corner supporting an overhang that covers the large front porch. Second story balconies surround most of the entire house and remain consistent with its shape and are supported at each corner by squared columns. The terraces on the first floor are mostly covered by the second story balconies, their floor is made up of ceramic tile. The entrance to the house is made up of a large double door with transom and side lights which are all surrounded by art glass. Two other entrances are located on the north side, a set of double doors at the porte cochere and a kitchen entrance. The original central stair/hall floor plan of the house had a direct entrance into the 20 foot by 24 foot living room with no foyer. This room was decorated with high wood paneling and a wood beam ceiling both of dark stained oak. There are large stone fireplaces at either end of the room. Behind the living room was the 20 foot by 27 foot dining room with a large rounded bay finished in dark oak. A small glass casement connects these two rooms and leads to the carriage entrance at the side of the house. The 12 foot by 14 foot breakfast room is located behind the dining room accessible from the rear of the staircase hallway. Also next to the living room was a music room walled with mahogany and white enameled woodwork in a French Renaissance style.The library, located behind the music room was finished in the same style except with a paneled beam ceiling. The walls were covered with glass front bookcases because there were no windows. The walls in the library were tapestry covered and are still there. The second

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