Historic Zoning Commission

Fourth and Gill H-1: Level IV

6-B-11-HZ

Applicant Request

Level IV. Demolition or relocation of contributing structure

Demolish fire damaged portion of building at rear, including only exterior stairs, roof over exterior stairs, and additional roof on north elevation, supporting second story non-contributing addition, and second story rear non-contributing addition.

Site Info

Two story frame with weatherboard wall covering. Hip roof with hipped front dormer with three double hung one over one windows. One over one double hung windows. One story full hipped roof front porch with round wood columns with Ionic capitals, turned wood balustrade. Interior offset rear brick chimney. Concrete block foundation. Rectangular plan. Newer additions at rear of building including rear exterior wood stair. Attached gable that linked c.1970 garage, since demolished.

Moved to current location from further east on third when I-40 was initially constructed.

Demolition of the inappropriate, fire-damaged rear additions is necessary in order to secure the building, as it is to be shown as part of the City Of Knoxville's Homemakers Program through the Community Development office.