Martha Jefferson Historic District

724 Locust Ave

A house, 1953

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1953
18001850190019502000

Suggest a correction or removal

What is it about?

From the National Register nomination

104-5144-0095 Single Dwelling, Stories 1.00, Style: Other, 1953 Built on speculation in 1953 by building contractor Norman E. Stowell, this one-story, three-bay ranch house has a side-gabled roof covered in asphalt shingles and is brick laid in common bond. A wing on the northern side of the facade projects with a cross gable and features a single three/one-sash window with louvered shutters. The entrance to the house is crammed between the projecting north wing and the brick chimney that is attached to the front of the building. The door is very simple and is approached by four concrete steps with a metal handrail. A three-part picture window sits on the other side of the chimney. Individual Resource Status: Garage Non-Contributing Total: 1 Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1 Individual Resource Status: Chicken coop Non-Contributing Total: 1

Also on the lot

  • Garage (noncontributing)

    Individual Resource Status: Garage Non-Contributing Total: 1

  • Chicken coop (noncontributing)

    Individual Resource Status: Chicken coop Non-Contributing Total: 1

People

  • Norman E. Stowell original owner in 1953 (building contractor; built on speculation)

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