The inspiration for this home was the Italianate style mansion built in 1866 by George West near Saratoga Springs, New York. Known as the “Paper Bag King”, West built his 23-room, villa-style estate across from the street from his two mills. Born in England, He came to America in 1840 where he made his fortune as the inventor of the folded paper bag. Key differences between the Sweet Bottom house and the original are: single color rather than dual color scheme and enclosed side room rather than open side porch.

Sweet Bottom Drive - Saratoga Springs

Era: Victorian
Style: Italianate (1840-1870)

3898 Sweet Bottom Drive

George West House – Saratoga Springs, NY (1866)