Roach, Mitt, house

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

980 Robinson Rd

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Site Number:

1316

Control Number:

U/55/1316

Tax Number:

222-00-4

Date Surveyed:

November 16 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1850 – 1899

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Architect or Builder:

Mitt Roach- great grandfather of the current owner.

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Shiplap

Foundation Materials:

Concrete Blocks

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

raised seam metal

Porch Width:

over 1 bay but less than full

Porch Shape:

hip

Signficant Architectural Features:

Possible former single pen. Small front section with extension at rear that was added in early 20th century.

Historical Information:

Several generations of one African American family lived here. Current owner lives in trailer next door and uses the building for storage.

Source of Historical Information:

owner

Quadrangle Name:

Longtown

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