Street Address History:
Earlier street address 83 W Green St.
The city renumbered its streets in 1899 using the hundred block system (see Crandall City Engineering Map, 1899).
Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: ;
Roof of Main Structure: Shingle;
Additional Sections: Section 1, right side (W), 1 story, shingle roof / Section 2, back (S), 1 story, shingle roof;
Outbuildings: ;
Porches: Porch 1, front (N), 1 story, non-combustible roof / Porch 2, back (S), 1 story, shingle roof;
Other: ;
Source: Southside Historic District Proposal, Cynthia Carrington Carter, Emanuel J. Carter Jr. And Dr. Judith Wellman, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development, 2005.
517 West Green Street
83 W Green St
Description:
This is a 1 ½ story residence with a cross-gabled roof and multiple additions. The porch has been enclosed. The house has been sided with vinyl siding and the windows have been replaced with modern 1/1 double-hung sash.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
1910 – Samuel D. Carter, janitor at fraternity