O. E. Payne House

The O. E. Payne House, also known as Dual Gables, is a unique historic house located in Chariton, Iowa, built in 1889. This single-story frame house features an unusual Y-shaped architectural design with two front gables positioned at right angles to each other, creating a striking visual appeal. The house showcases intricate details such as a wooden frieze with quatrefoil cutouts and diagonal clapboard patterns, making it a notable example of mid-19th century picturesque architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, attracting both tourists and researchers interested in historic architecture.