Port Republic Road Historic District
229 Elkton St
A house, Ca. 1920; 2001 (work in progress)
FrameContributes to the historic character of the district
Did you know?Elkton Avenue became Elkton Street
From the National Register nomination
One-story single-family dwelling of vinyl-sided frame construction on a concrete block foundation with an asphalt-shingled gable roof, currently undergoing remodeling. Features include a single-leaf paneled door, modern vinyl windows, and an original three-bay shed-roofed porch with square posts, a modern wood balustrade, and front-access steps . Additions to the house include a full-length rear shed and a recent gabled side wing. A poured concrete retaining wall defines the front property boundary. One of five remaining houses, similarly designed, built as part of a group of ten » speculative or rental properties on Elkton Avenue.
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