J.M. Geer House
Historic Property
Street Address:
309 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC (Greenville County)
Site Number:
121 (16-1-3)
Date Surveyed:
circa 1981;circa 1976
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
circa 1894
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Architect or Builder:
J.M. Geer
Number of Stories:
2 1/2
Exterior Walls Materials:
Asbestos Shingles
Foundation Materials:
Brick
Roof Shape:
Gable/hip
Porch Shape:
1 story
Signficant Architectural Features:
Description: 2 1/2 story structure features turret with conical roof, 1 story porch and 2nd story balcony. The Queen Anne style house has been covered with asbestos shingles and turned wood columns replaced with wrought iron.
Historical significance: Constructed co. 1894 by J.M. Greer. In 1898 sold to G. Heyward, mayor of Greenville.
2 1/2 story frame - 1 story porch, 2nd story balcony. Turret with conical roof. Barge board in facade gable. Turned columns replaced with wrought iron. Asbestos shingles cover bldg.
Survey:
The Historic Resources of Greenville, SC (1981)
Archives Location:
Box 6, Series 108042, Survey of historic resources (county by county data on surface properties), circa 1971-2014
