This thread is so interesting to the Harrell family.
Yes, my in-laws, H.M. Harrell, Jr. and his wife, Dee (formerly Girna "Dee" Duke Harrell), built the house and I knew Neuhaus & Taylor had designed it. I grew up with Harwood Taylor's children (and him of course being their father and his wife) - and you are right above when you say that it was not built exactly to the original design. I can't really remember the reason but I do remember that statement from Mrs. Harrell. Later, in junior high school, I met Achie Harrell, who is H.M. Harrell, III and currently lives in Aust