Tree Streets Historic District

668 Locust Ave

Cook House, 1956

BrickDoes not contribute to the district's historic character

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1956
18001850190019502000

From the National Register nomination

One-story brick Colonial Revival-influenced single-family dwelling with 8/ 3 double-hung wood sash, slate-shingled gable roof, projecting polygonal bays, and an exterior end chimney. The recessed front entryway has a single-leaf paneled door with a four-light transom above, Built for Mrs. Frances Clemmer Cook, whose pony stable in the rear yard was converted into a guest cottage (Jim Cook).

Also on the lot

  • House, Ca. 1930

    This two-story building located at the rear of the lot along the alldy was originally a stable associated with the Clemmer House (656 Cherry Avenue). Built df weatherboarded frame construction, it has with / double-hung sash and a standing seam metal gable roof. The stable was converted for human occupation after 1956, when the main hduse on the property was constructed.

People

  • Frances Clemmer Cook owner in 1956 (Built for Mrs. Frances Clemmer Cook)
  • Jim Cook owner (guest cottage (Jim Cook))