Richey House

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

2118 River Rd.;(Anderson County)

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Site Number:

1279

Control Number:

U/07/1279

Date Surveyed:

May 30 2002

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1850 – 1870

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

L

Number of Stories:

2

Construction Method:

frame and log

Exterior Walls Materials:

Synthetic Siding

Foundation Materials:

Brick

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

Porch Width:

façade

Porch Shape:

flat

National Register Determination:

not eligible

Signficant Architectural Features:

The building is an I-house form with two stuccoed end chimneys, one with an "R" on the side. The ell also has an exterior chimney. The windows are six over six panes. The front porch is two stories with six square wood columns for supports. The main entry is flanked by sidelights and a transom.

Alterations:

There is a shed roof addition off the ell.

Historical Information:

Ca. 1810 the Richey family built a log house which has been added on to over the years.

Source of Historical Information:

property owner

Quadrangle Name:

Pelzer

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