Constructed in 1882 for Joseph M. Farr, the residence at 121 West Bolton Street survives as an excellent example of the Carpenter Italianate style. Its hipped roof, wide overhanging eaves, and ornate fretwork are typical of the style and the Savannah Victorian National Register Historic district in which it is sited. The building has had few owners throughout its existence, with most owners occupying the property for many years. Karen P. Penick purchased the property from the Historic Savannah Foundation in 1982, owning the property until 2017. During her period of ownership, extensive restoration and renovation work was performed on the property.
Her daughter and son-in-law purchased the home from her to restore the building using state and federal historic tax incentives. Becki Harkness, Historic Preservation Specialist with Ward Architecture + Preservation provided documentation and research for the property and prepared the historic tax credit applications. Construction was completed in spring 2019 and the project was successfully awarded a 25% federal tax credit, a 20% state tax credit, and a 8.5 year property tax freeze. The rehabilitation was a team effort with another architectural firm, who provided the architectural plans.