Built in 1907, this was the second house built by Richard and Lyda Vose. They lived across the street at 433 NW 14th while constructing this house.

With fellow newcomer, Frank Johnson, Richard created the Union Trust Company and the Central Title Company, and moved more and more into the banking business. Ultimately, Richard Vose became Chairman of the Board of First National Bank and Trust Company, a position later filled by his son, Charles.

For the design, he chose J.W. Hawk, one of the city’s first architects and the man who designed some of the state’s most outstanding buildings such as the W. T. Hales Mansion, the Hightower Building, and the Magnolia Petroleum building. The home is a pure expression of Mission design, with strong horizontal lines, recurring sets of arches, curvilinear gables, stucco walls, and red tiled roof.

Oddly, the interior is late Victorian, with dark mahogany and oak woodwork and dark colored wall and ceiling coverings. In the entryway the walls and ceiling are covered with canvas which is decorated with hand-applied plaster designs and paint. The design on the walls matches the design of two stained-glass windows, and the ceiling looks like laced leather.

In the dining room Hawk combined oak woodwork with tapestry coverings. In the living area, massive quarter-sawn oak beams span the ceiling with dark green panels in between. In every room similar care creates an elegant and tasteful blend of color and design.

The Vose home became a center for neighborhood activity. Adults gathered for business and socializing, while children played on the tennis court west of the house and ran through the well manicured gardens, the pride of Mrs. Vose.

The Vose family enjoyed their home for over 60 years until Mrs. Vose’s death in 1971. At the time of her death, their magnificent home was beginning to show its age.

After two subsequent owners, the house became the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Chuculate who had a special interest in and experience in rehabilitating historic homes. In addition, Kenny was president of his own construction company. In 1983, they began a major renovation which extended from roof to plumbing and everything in between, including the carriage house, pool and fence. The ceramic roof tiles were beyond further repair, so they found a supplier in Kansas who had enough matching tiles.

The sixth and current owner purchased the home in 1995, drawn to the neighborhood by its beautiful historic homes and proximity to the medical center. Soon after moving in, he realized that once again the house was beginning to show its age, requiring not only updates, but major restoration. As with any project of this nature the full extent has become more obvious as work is done. Slow and meticulous restoration of the exterior is taking place and interior work will follow.