Martha Jefferson Historic District

807 Locust Ave

A house, ca 1955

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1955
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Suggest a correction or removal

What is it about?

From the National Register nomination

104-5144-0103 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Late 19th and Early 20th C. American Movement, ca 1955 A two-story, side-gabled dwelling with a steep roof and a projecting, cross-gabled wing on the north side of the east-facing facade, 807 Locust was built of brick laid in common bond by John F. Marshall and Buford Melone Marshall in 1955. While John F. Marshall lived next door, his brother Buford lived in this house. The main body of the house has two bays, the south bay occupied by a paired one/one-sash windows, the other by a single door. A porch created by an extension of the gabled roof shelters this window and doorway, abutting the projecting wing and sheltered by the main roof. It is carried by metal cutout supports. The projecting wing has an one/one-sash window on the first floor and a small one/one-sash window in the peak of the gable, both with flat arches, and an undecorated bargeboard. A brick chimney is attached to the south elevation and is flanked by a small porch that leads to an addition entranceway. Like its neighbor to the south, this building has a full basement due to the slope of the lot. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1

People

  • John F. Marshall original owner in 1955 (built the house; lived next door)
  • Buford Melone Marshall original owner in 1955 (built the house and lived in it; brother of John F. Marshall)

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