Skull and Combs (Straus-Mower House)

Located on the western side of State Street, between Pearl and Clark Street, the Straus-Mower House is a modest, multi-family, Queen Anne home that was erected during the beginning of the early 20th century in a neighborhood that is now characterized by its residential, commercial, and industrial architecture. Over the last century, this building has not only housed dozens of families, but also nurtured the entrepreneurial dreams of small business owners. Today, the passerby peers into the storefront, sees the artistry of a Skull & Combs hairdresser, but may be quickly distracted by the buzzing activity of I-91 or the aromas of nearby Da Legna’s kitchen.