201 Cumberland Avenue was designed by William Dinwiddie for Ralph and Lucy Starrett. Ralph Starrett was the brother of famous American builders Paul and William Starrett. 201 Cumberland Avenue is an example of the Arts and Crafts style. Arts and Crafts homes emphasize simple designs and craftsmanship. They typically have gabled roofs that are low-pitched, overhanging eaves, and exposed structural elements. These homes feature a variety of surface materials and often have porches or verandas.

Similar Centennial Homes: 320 Melrose Avenue (1907) by George Maher and 528 Warwick Road (c. 1906)