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Show -Architect/Builder: jens c ; Mderson ;g |j> t «jj Building Materials: hH rv r^™ ^ Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: :" o < >..,- £J > O <Jj I Building Type/Styte: y^flrn1av (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) -."•-....--.-,-..-.••. "-•. • ...-:-. . :- .. . ,...., ... . . , _ . . ,. ; This is a one- and- a- half story hall aiid parlor brick house. Five opening facade with second story central door. Gable chimneys. Front door opens onto a boxed stairway with doors leading into two flanking rooms of equal size. Shingling in gables, wooden window heads. A garage has been added to the rear. The internal partition and staircase which effectively block the entrance into "hall" part of the original house were added in the 1940 *s. The house had originally only two front rooms on the ground floor. : Statement of Historical Significance: D D QJ D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation This house is significant as one of the best extent examples with nineteenth century brick construction in Spring City. Fired brick houses do not appear in great numbers until the later 1880' s when, the brickyard was opened on the Chester road. The house is in excellent condition and contributes to the historical chara cter of the town. 1870 deed to Jens C. Anderson. Anderson holds the lot inot the twentiethcentury and undoubtedly was responsible for the building of this attractive home. (See # SP-17-155) for more information on Anderson. |
