Martha Jefferson Historic District
876 Locust Ave
A house, 1927
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
This two-story, three-bay, common-bond brick, hipped-roof version of an American Foursquare has fine details and was built in 1927 by T. M. Donnelley, the superintendent for the Ellioit Ice Co., Inc., and his wife, Jessie C. Donnelley. The entrance is located in the central bay and is shaded by a small, gabled portico that is approached by three shallow steps and supported by four narrow, battered Tuscan piers on brick plinths. The portico has a simple architrave and full pediment and the door has a single-light transom. Each of the four north and south bays of the west-facing elevation has paired six/one-sash windows with flat arches above, while the flat arches of the 2nd story extend around the entire house to create a cornice. The metal roof has a deep overhang and features a hipped-roof dormer with two casement windows in the center. A porch with similar details as that of the entrance portico is attached to the south elevation. A chimney is visible on the southern side of the building.
Also on the lot
- Garage
People
- T. M. Donnelley original owner in 1927 (superintendent for the Ellioit Ice Co., Inc.; built the house)
- Jessie C. Donnelley original owner in 1927 (wife of T. M. Donnelley)
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