12-20 West Frederick Street
Hamrick's Funeral Home, 1926 remodeling of ca. 1870
StoneContributes to the historic character of the district
1926
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From the National Register nomination
stone, 2 stories with attic, flat roof, 3 bays and 1-story side wing. Neo-Classical Revival. BA" 1926 remodeling of ca. 1870 Italianate structure. Columns in antis with Egyptian-like capitals, central pediment, undecorated entablature, attic with balusters. Remodeling designed by T.J. Collins & Son. Undertaking business in operation since 1865. The widow of one of the original owners, Mrs. Clara Fishburne Hamrick, was the first licensed woman embalmer in the United States.
People
- T.J. Collins & Son architect in 1926 (Remodeling designed by)
- Mrs. Clara Fishburne Hamrick owner (widow of one of the original owners, first licensed woman embalmer in the United States)
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