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Summary for 317 20th AVE / Parcel ID 7942601920 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1902
 
Significance
This house is a good example of the American Foursquare elaborated with neoclassical details.
 
Appearance
This ambitious two & 1/2 story "foursquare" is in need of maintenance and repair but retains its elegant neoclassical detail. A pedimented entrance supported by classical columns characterizes the façade. Both round and square columns visually support an architrave that delineates the first floor. The hipped roof and hipped roof dormer have slightly flared eaves.

Detail for 317 20th AVE / Parcel ID 7942601920 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Hip Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 317 20th AVE / Parcel ID 7942601920 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 03, 1979
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