This Queen Anne Cottage residence was built between 1885-1892.  The irregular plan is typical of this style.  On the east is a projecting ell which is chamfered and has sawtooth shingles and stickwork detail.  The entrance is in the center section in a rectangular projecting bay.  It has double doors and a segmental transom.  An L-shaped porch extends from the chamfered bay to the circular bay.  There are several brick additions to the rear, the first one added in 1910.  These give an elongated form to the structure.  Oral history relates that the house may have been built for or by a Mr. Ames, a merchant who operated a store on the northeast corner of Main and Spring during the 1890’s.  The original frame porch was remodeled to the present cement porch between 1905-10.  It was converted into 3 apartments in 1936.  According to the present owner, the dwelling was converted back to a one-family home in 1985. Also, the carport has been removed. On the alley to the west is a brick 1 ½ story hip roofed structure, “cowstable” built about 1892.  The west has 2 stall type openings.  To the south are wood folding garage doors and an open carport.

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This page was constructed by:

Amanda Dodson

This site is listed on the National Register Historic Places.

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