1923 Model Home
Historic Property
Alternate Name:
[unknown]
Street Address:
106 E Prentiss St
Site Number:
1717
Control Number:
U/45/1717
Date Surveyed:
March 11 2003
Category:
Building
Construction Date:
1923
Historic Use:
Residential/Domestic
Current Use:
Residential/Domestic
Historic Core Shape:
Rectangular
Architect or Builder:
Barr and Neil, contractors
Number of Stories:
1
Construction Method:
frame
Exterior Walls Materials:
Shiplap
Foundation Materials:
Not Visible
Roof Shape:
gable, lateral
Roof Materials:
composition shingle
National Register Determination:
not eligible
Signficant Architectural Features:
1-story, frame demonstration house; side gable roof; interior brick chimney; German siding; arched entry hood on triangular brackets; exposed rafter ends; 1/1 sash; single-leaf entry; enclosed corner porch; official description: "Luxury, comfort, good taste, all combined in this little home not too expensive but within reach of a young couple and such provisions that insured a wholesome and attractive environment for the child."
Alterations:
inset corner porch enclosed
Historical Information:
This house in Cagle Park was Greenville's first demonstration home as part of the Better Homes in America Movement. Mrs. Robert I. Woodside chaired the committee for the Woman's Bureau of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce that oversaw the construction of the house. The design won fourth prize in the national competition. The design is seen repeated occasionally around Greenville.
Source of Historical Information:
Greenville Journal (July 1926)
Quadrangle Name:
Greenville