Martha Jefferson Historic District
714 Locust Ave
A house, 1952
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
104-5144-0091 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Late 19th and Early 20th C. American Movement, 1952 Built in 1952 by building contractor Wilbur W. Crawford and his wife, Esther F. Crawford, this two-story, three-bay, common bond, side-gabled, brick dwelling has a slightly projecting central bay with a steep cross gable marking the entrance. Five concrete steps with a metal handrail approach the entrance and fluted pilasters and architrave trim surround the doorway itself. The central bay's gable has an undecorated bargeboard and three small, circular holes are punched in a triangular formation at the top of the gable. The other two bays of the 1st story feature eight/eight-sash windows. A gabled, frame dormer with a six/six-sash window sits to either side of the cross gable on the asphalt-shingle roof. A brick chimney is attached to the north elevation. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1 Individual Resource Status: Garage Non-Contributing Total: 1
Also on the lot
- Garage (noncontributing)
Individual Resource Status: Garage Non-Contributing Total: 1
People
- Wilbur W. Crawford original owner in 1952 (building contractor; built the house)
- Esther F. Crawford original owner in 1952 (wife of Wilbur W. Crawford)
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