Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: ;
Roof of Main Structure: Shingle;
Additional Sections: Section 1, front left side (W) small, 1 story, shingle roof / Section 2, back (N), 2 stories, non-combustible roof;
Outbuildings: ;
Porches: Porch 1, front (S), 1 story, shingle roof / Porch 2, back (N), 1 story, shingle roof;
Other: ;
Source of Building Data: Southside Historic District Proposal, Cynthia Carrington Carter, Emanuel J. Carter Jr. And Dr. Judith Wellman, City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development, 2005.
112 Cleveland Ave
12 Wheat Street
Description:
This is a 2-story, L-shaped residence with a cross-gabled roof. The house has been sided with vinyl siding. The windows are 1/1 double-hung sash. There is a small addition tucked into the ell. Ther is also an addition on the west side of the house. An open porch spans the gabled front section. The porch roof is supported by turned posts. The balusters are square. There was a house on this lot as early as 1866, however, map research indicates that this house was either greatly altered or it was constructed after 1929.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
At this location –
1930 – Leon Martin
1925 – Leon Martin, cook
1900 – Levi Spaulding, barber [Levi Spaulding at 8/110 Wheat St-see 1899 Crandall map]
1872 – Rev. Jackson Lacey, pastor of AME Zion Church