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Historic Westwood was completed in 1890 by the Baumann Brothers, Knoxville’s first architectural firm, and is an impressive Queen Anne style home that offers hints of Richardson Romanesque design. It was the residence and studio of artist Adelia Armstrong Lutz (1859- 1931) and her husband John Lutz, and it remained in the Lutz family until 2009. It is one of Knoxville's Historic House Museums.

Historic Westwood – A Connection to Knoxville’s Artistic History

By Historic Westwood on Apr. 15, 2025

April 15 is World Art Day, a day dedicated to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. A visit to Westwood is a connection to the rich, artistic history of Knoxville. Debuting at the apex of the Gilded Age, Westwood was built in 1890 for John Lutz and his wife, Adelia Armstrong Lutz…

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