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Show 5 ? |jj o < 172 Architect/Builder: Jens Peterseii Building Materials: stone Building Type/Style: vernacular Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) Stone one story hall and parlor house type. Three opening facade. North front window has been enlarged. A frame rear lean-to addition occurs to the rear. Statement of Historical Significance: > O oJ I D Q Q D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture Architecture The Arts Commerce a a D Q D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry a D D O a Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation d D a D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation The Jens Petersen house is an outstanding example of 19th century vernacular architecture in Spring City. Petersen was a weaver who emigrated from Denmark. Vera Downard Sorensen bought the house in 1935. Vera Downard now owns the house. 1870 patent deed to Jens Petersen. Petersen sells to Orsen Allred in 1882 for $400. |
