Tree Streets Historic District
808 Oak Ave
A house, Ca. 1940
FrameContributes to the historic character of the district
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From the National Register nomination
Two-story, Colonial Revival-influenced single-family dwelling of wood shingle-sided frame construction with an asbestos-shingled gable roof and an exterior-end brick chimney. Central front entry has a classical surround with fluted pilasters and entablature, with a single-leaf paneled wood door. Windows feature double-hung sash framed by paneled wood shutters with tree cutouts and shutterdogs. A one-story hipped side wing on the garage side of the house is a screened side porch with wood post supports. House is located on a hillside that slopes sharply down to street level.
Also on the lot
- Garage, Ca. 1940
One-story, gabled frame garage with siding and roofing like that of main house.
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