Newtown Historic District

26 Fayette St

John Grove House, 1839

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1839
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From the National Register nomination

Brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories; gable roof; 5 bays; 1-story porch across front with gable over entrance, turned posts, balusters and spindle-work. Greek Revival characteristics, 1839, Entrance with transom in central bay. Lintels with raised corner blocks, Molded round cornice brick, Bay window on north elevation, lst floor, 1/1 lights. Two endwall exterior chimneys. Alterations include present porch (Ca, 1905) and wings on rear.

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