Branham, Oscar, store

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

1379 Longtown Rd

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Site Number:

1280

Control Number:

U/55/1280

Tax Number:

238-00-42

Date Surveyed:

November 15 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1900

Historic Use:

Commerce/Trade

Current Use:

Vacant/Not In Use

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Asbestos Shingles

Foundation Materials:

Concrete Blocks

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

composition shingle

Porch Width:

entrance bay only

Porch Shape:

pedimented gable

Signficant Architectural Features:

Sign says "Gas, Oil, Fishing, Tacke" and "Meat, Groc." Evidence of log construction under the asbestos shingles. Large windows with metal grates.

Alterations:

Asbestos shingles, windows

Historical Information:

Physical evidence shows there may be a much older building under this one. Maps show the name "Branham" at this crossroads in 1901.

Quadrangle Name:

Rabon Crossroads

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