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Address- 818 South Third
Ownership:name: James A. McPjillan
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C Date of Construction, 19D8 ®documented
Architect:
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Builder. J . N. BrOW, -
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STREET Research Sources:
r ❑ abstract of title ❑ city directories
F (� ❑ plat records/maps IN seweriwater permits
❑ tax cards ❑ obituarles
r—^ _ [Ibuilding permit ❑ blographies
19 Sanborn maps—dales 9 1
TS" t Bibliography:
Department of Sanitation
— I Progressive Men — See attached sheet
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Describe present appearance of structure/site,then contrast and compare that with it's original appearance,
noting additions,alterations,and changes in materials.Discuss significant architectural features.
This detached two-story single-family residence has a rectangular plan with
an open porch with a hipped roof and a small gable overdoor defining the entry.
The two-bay facade is asymmetrical and consists of an offset front entrance
with fixed and 1/1 double-hung windows. The front picture window has
cut glass. The frame construction is finished in brick veneer with shingles
in the gable ends. The structure rests on a concrete foundation. The gable
roof is covered with brown asphalt shingles and features overhanging eaves.
There are two central brick chimneys, one interior and one exterior. The
axis of the roof is perpendicular to the street. Outbuildings include a
garage of brick.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Justify how the persons,important events,and/or historical patterns associated with the structure/site
and surrounding area lend the property significance.
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Of primary significance in the historic district due to architectural significance
and its fine state of preservation, this house is consistent with the architectural
quality of several other nearby houses. The house was built for Fred M. Brown,
son of brick maker John N. Brown, who in about 1889 built the brick, Queen Anne
style house still standing at 511 S. Grand. While it is possible that John
N. Brown built the house, it is more likely, based on visual evidence, that
it is the work of local builder A.J. Svorkmoe, who built several similar houses
in the district in the first decade of this century.
Fred Brown, who lived here until about 1930, was at various times county surveyor,
city manager, and private civil engineer. Previous to building this house,
Fred Brown lived with his father at 511 S. Grand.
Bibliographv
Application for Sewer Connection: Sept. 20, 1908, F.M. Brown.
City Directories: 1905-6, p. 82; 1910-11, p. 62; 1927, pp. 37,193;1933, P. 174
(house listed as vacant) .
INTEGRITY: Assess the degree to which the structure/site,and surrounding area accurately convey the historical associations of the
property.
The historic integrity of this property has been retained due to the survival
of original design and materials and continuity of use, setting and location.
INFORMATION VALUE: Explain how the extant structure/site may demonstrate or yield information about its historic use or construc-
tion.
None.
FORM PREPARED BY: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Name JAMES R, FCDONALD ARCHITECTS P.C. A.,waq :
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