Martha Jefferson Historic District

883 Locust Ave

A house, 1928

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1928
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Suggest a correction or removal

What is it about?

From the National Register nomination

104-5144-0127 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Late 19th and Early 20th C. American Movement, 1928 Single Dwelling, Stories 2.00, Style: Other, 1928. A two-story, two-bay common-bond brick dwelling, this side-gabled house has a prominent entrance portico shading the door on the south bay of the east-facing facade. Superintendent Percy G. Harlow and his wife, Louise G. Harlow, constructed it in 1928. The gabled-roof entrance portico is supported by two freestanding and two engaged robust Tuscan columns and has a segmental shape to the pediment. The north bay of the 1st floor has paired six/one-sash windows with a flat arch above, while there are two six/one-sash windows arranged asymmetrically on the 2nd floor of the facade. The asphalt shingle-covered roof overhangs slightly and a chimney emerges roughly from its center. A frame addition with a balcony and balustrade above is attached to the north elevation. Individual Resource Status: Single Dwelling Contributing Total: 1

People

  • Percy G. Harlow original owner in 1928 (superintendent; constructed the house)
  • Louise G. Harlow original owner in 1928 (wife of Percy G. Harlow)

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