Newtown Historic District

103 Church St

R. W. Burke House, Ca. 1865

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1865
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From the National Register nomination

Brick; 2 stories; hip roof; 3 bays; 1-story porch across front with unusual spiral columns with large brackets and wrought iron balustrade, Italianate, Ca, 1865, Entrance in central bay has magnificent carved and paneled woodwork, beveled and leaded glass, all set into wide segmental arched opening. Segmental arched windows with carved lintels and decorative brick sills. Continuous double brick string courses on first and second floors form molding around window openings. 1/1 lights. Alterations include the removal of 4 tall corbelled chimneys and some of the cornice brackets. Original carriage house remains toward rear of property: Brick; l-story; hip roof with dormer; 2 bays. Detailing similar to main house.

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