Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District
418 5th St SW
A house, ca 1832
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
104-0221 Other DHR Id #: 104-0213-0168 Primary Resource Information: Single Dwelling, Stories 1.00, Style: Federal, ca 1832 Constructed in 1832 by builder Allen Hawkins as his home, the left three bays of this 1-story brick dwelling are original and follow a side-passage plan. The exterior brick chimney that was on the south end of the original 1832 house was incorporated into the side, 1-bay, 1892, brick wing in the 1990s. The walls of the wing were built around the chimney with the exception of the area above the roof level, thus not having to disturb attic windows in the gable end of the original section. The original 3-bay asymmetrical section is laid in Flemish bond brick on the facade and 5-course American bond on the sides and rear. The mousetooth brick cornice, 6-panel front door with architrave trim, 6/6-sash windows, and parged brick foundation are all in good condition. The side brick wing is laid in 7-course American bond, typical of its late-19th century period, but has a matching mousetooth cornice. A rear 1-story frame wing on a brick foundation appears to be of modern construction, but replaced an earlier wing. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1
People
- Allen Hawkins builder in 1832 (built the house as his home)
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