Hammond House

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

2835 Midway Rd.;(Anderson County)

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Site Number:

1146

Control Number:

U/07/1146

Date Surveyed:

May 20 2002

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1896

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

Irregular

Number of Stories:

1.5

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Weatherboard

Foundation Materials:

Brick

Roof Shape:

hip

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

Porch Width:

full façade

Porch Shape:

hip

National Register Determination:

eligible

Signficant Architectural Features:

The house has Colonial Revival details including modillions along the roofline and dental molding under the eaves. Hip roof dormers are located on three sides of the house, with two lights with a star pane pattern. The dormers also have dental molding under the eaves. The main double entrance is flanked by long sidelights and Ionic pilasters. The porch supports are Ionic columns with a turned balustrade. Windows are single double hung panes. There is a large barn and frame tenant house on the property.

Alterations:

A porch on the rear has been enclosed.

Historical Information:

The Hammond family built the house. The land behind the house slopes to where an old road bed is located.

Source of Historical Information:

property owner

Quadrangle Name:

Belton West

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