Port Republic Road Historic District
243 Port Republic Rd
J. E. Brown House, Ca. 1920
FrameContributes to the historic character of the district
Did you know?Sanborn's surveyors counted the town each time
From the National Register nomination
Two-story single-family dwelling of asbestos-shingled frame construction on a parged brick foundation, with an asphalt-shingled gable roof. Features include a single-leaf mult-light door (modern), 1/1 double-hung sash (vinyl replacements), and a one-story, three-bay front porch with metal supports. A paved walk leads from the street up poured-concrete steps flanked by brick-veneered retaining walls. Occupied by J. E. Brown in 1935.
Date based on Sanborn fire-insurance maps.
People
- J. E. Brown lived here in 1935 (Occupied by J. E. Brown in 1935.)
- J. E. Brown owner in 1920 (House name implies ownership.)
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