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Show 229 ________________ Architect/Builder: Lorenzo Aiken Building Materials: brick_________Building Type/Style: pattern book________ Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: ' (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) •• .<.'••-.---•.•..- ' Pyramid roof cottage with front projecting gable and wrap-around side porch. The round arched corbelling above windos and doors is distinctive. The house remains much the same as when it was built and has been altered only slightly. - g ^ O {/> EE Statement of Historical Significance: D D Br Q D Aboriginal Americans Xgriculture 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 Excellent pattern book example and historically significant as a good represen tative of this type of house in Spring City. Originally a Mortensen man had an adobe house on this lot. Lorenzo Aiken bought the house 'and lot in 1908. After clearing the lot, this large house was constructed. Lorenzo Aiken was a sheep shearer who was away from home during the summer months. |
