Sitton House

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

Unknown

Street Address:

132 South Mechanic Street, Pendlton, SC

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Site Number:

S108042001400085

Site Number:

17

Date Surveyed:

September 21 1982

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

circa 1859

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Construction Method:

brick

Foundation Materials:

Brick

Roof Materials:

pressed metal shingle

Signficant Architectural Features:

2 story brick residential with gable roof; brick of the common bond pattern; there is a pedimented 2-tiered portico in center of facade; first tier has plain square posts: second tier has plain square posts and slat balustrade; first story bay is ABA -- A is a single 6/6 light window with louvered shutters and lintel; above lintel is a corbelled brick type decorative effect; B is a single door entrance with sidelights which have been painted white and multi-light transom; second story facade bay is ABA --A is a single 6/6 light window with lintel and louvered shutters; B is a single door entrance with sidelights; house has corner brick pilasters and also brick pilaster response; underneath eaves of house are paired carved brackets ; left elevation has a small 1 story pedimented portico with square posts and balustrade; gable ends of house have paired carved brackets and a rectangular louvered vent; there are 2 interior brick chimneys OUTBUILDINGS: modern garage

Alterations:

remodeled 1930 & 46

Historical Information:

built by John Bradley Sitton; first brick house in town; sitton served as postmaster of Pendleton 1835-65 & mayor for 20 years.

Survey:

Pendleton - City, 1982-1983

Archives Location:

Box 14, Series 108042, Survey of historic resources (county by county data on surface properties), circa 1971-2014

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