708 Locust Ave

From the National Register nomination

104-5144-0089 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Late 19th and Early 20th C. American Movement, ca 1893 This two-story, two-bay, hipped-roof, frame dwelling has a cross gable flush with the south bay of the facade and central gables flush with the side elevations. Also built on speculation by the Locust Grove Investment Company between 1893 and 1898, foreman Edward S. Foster and his family occupied this house from 1900 until 1960. A full-width, hipped-roof porch is approached by two low, wooden steps, and is supported beneath by exposed brick piers. The four freestanding and two engaged turned posts with knobs support the roof and complement the turned balustrade and spools along the porch frieze. The entranceway is located in the north bay and features double leaf entrance with a single-light transom, while the 1st floor's south bay has a single one/one sash windows and both the upper floor bays feature a similar single window. The roof is covered in asphalt shingles; a fence with brackets and spindles to match the porch is attached to the north elevation for privacy; and a two-story addition with another one-story portion is attached to the rear of the building and flush with the north elevation. A one-story frame addition is attached to the south elevation. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1 Individual Resource Status: Garage Non-Contributing Total: 1