Before "Casa Feliz" was built, on the same Interlachen property stood the Ergood Cottage, constructed in 1887. John Ergood leased the first commerical building in Winter Park, a general store at the corner of Park and Morse avenues; he also served as Winter Park's Postmaster. His home - with its irregular plan, extensive porch, and tower element - can be classified as exemplifying the Queen Anne style, which was very popular at the time in the Northeast. The main focus of Ergood's Cottage was a central square tower topped by a domed cupola from which one would have enjoyed a scenic view of Lake Osceola. The home was subsequently owned by Colonel John H. Roe, Mr. C.G. Tousey, and Mr. Roy B. Symes before Barbour purchased the property.
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| The Ergood Tousey home | Another view of the Ergood Tousey home |
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