Martha Jefferson Historic District
849 Locust Ave
A house, 1936
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
104-5144-0113 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Late 19th and Early 20th C. American Movement, 1936 This two-story, three-bay, side-gabled, brick dwelling laid in common bond has a hipped-roof porch that stretches across the entire facade and was built in 1936 by traveling fireman N. L. Britton and his wife, Bertha Britton, in 1936. Four Tuscan columns with a simple balustrade support the porch. The entrance is in the center bay, with a single door with sidelights. The other two bays on the 1st floor of the east-facing facade have single six/six-sash windows. The north and south bays of the 2nd story have single six/six-sash windows, while the central bay has a slightly smaller version; all of the windows on the 2nd story have louvered shutters. The roof has a simple cornice and is covered by asphalt shingles. A brick chimney is attached to the north elevation and a frame addition is flush with the north elevation as well. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1
People
- N. L. Britton original owner in 1936 (traveling fireman; built the house)
- Bertha Britton original owner in 1936 (wife of N. L. Britton)
Memories
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