Historic Zoning Commission

Old North Knoxville:

5-G-02-HZ

Applicant Request

Install swimming pool on east and rear side of lot; approve installation of fence as to concept, with final design to be removed later.

Site Info

Two story frame with asbestos shingle wall covering. Side gable roof with projecting front gable porch, asphalt shingle covering, dentils at eaves and sawn wood brackets at eaves on projecting front gable. Cornice returns on projecting front gable, lunette window. Two story three-quarter central front porch with round fluted wood columns with Corinthinan capitals. Second story balcony with leaded double entry doors and wrought iron balustrade. Interior end brick chimney. Brick foundation. Irregular plan. Sidelights at front entry. Entablature above first floor front entry with console brackets. Leaded glass fanlight and transoms at first floor main entry. Adjoining two story addition on east elevation with side gable roof, simple front entry portico.

Size of property and relative lack of exposure to street mean that swimming pool will be almost invisible from Armstrong Avenue.