The spacious lakefront estate known as Southwood was designed by Wyeth in 1934. The estate was commissioned by Dr. John A. Vietor and his wife Eleanor Woodward Vietor, a Jell-O heiress, at the cost of $190,000. Wyeth incorporated Monterey and Southern Colonial details that became known as Tropical Colonial. The U-shaped layout of the home, a staple in Wyeth’s career, provides not only expansive views of the lakefront but also allows the outdoors to come inside. The estate was designated as a landmark in 1990. Learn more about Southwood on Landmarks Discovered.
