Historic Zoning Commission

Ft. Sanders NC-1: Level II

10-B-18-HZ

Applicant Request

Level II. Major repair or replacement of materials or architectural elements

Reconstruct original upper and lower front porches of house relocated from 1810 Highland Avenue based on documentary photos and ghostmarks of previously existing porch members. Add rear deck not visible from the right-of-way.

Site Info

Two-story frame wth weatherboard wallcovering, hip roof with cross gables, front gablet with sunburst pattern flanked by sawn brackets. Two-story cut-away bay at front gable featuring fishscale shingles surrounding wood-louvered dentiled attic vent. Two-story three-quarter front porch with sawn-wood arched railing at second-level porch, square wood columns with unusual curvilinear sawn brackets. Pented roof projection supported by scrolled brackets on first-level. First and second levels are differentiated with beltcourses. Two-over-two double-hung wood windows and half-light paneled front entry (currently boarded). Brick foundation. Two interior offset brick chimney stacks, one rear and one front side (currently missing). Irregular plan. This original decorative elements of this house reflect a George Barber influence. (Contributing)

1) The house is no longer contributing to the Fort Sanders National Register Historic District due to it's removal from its original site. For purposes of the local NC-1 Overlay, the house may be considered contributing.

2) Replacement or missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical or pictorial evidence.