Dennis-Newton House
Details
- Name
- Dennis-Newton House
- Address
- 421 N Albany St Ithaca (as of 1899)
73 N Albany St Ithaca (as of 1878)
71 N Albany St Ithaca - Year Built
- 1868
- Building Type
- Residence
- Construction
- 2 story Wood structure with Wood lining.
- Block Number
- 83
Annotations
1872 A. G. Bardin Map of Ithaca
71-Dennis
1889 F. W. Beers Map of Ithaca
Mrs. Dennis
Description
The first meetings of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first Black fraternity in the United States were held here. For more, see the Jewels Heritage Project: https://www.jewelsproject.org/projects
For a detailed history of this house, the Dennis family, and their relationship to Alpha Phi Alpha, see Dennis-Newton House on the Finger Lakes Film Trail.
For a detailed history of this house, the Dennis family, and their relationship to Alpha Phi Alpha, see Dennis-Newton House on the Finger Lakes Film Trail.
Media (Photos, Videos, Audio Recordings)
Tax assessment photograph taken in 1954 for the purposes of government appraisal by Roy Wenzlick & Co. 1954
Add Source/NarrativeSources & Narratives
Resident Household in 1870
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome B Close | M | 44 | Clock Case Maker | |
| Olive H Close | F | 43 | None | |
| Joel H Trembly | M | 21 | None | |
| Ella G Trembly | F | 18 | None | |
| Ossian G Close | M | 7 | None |
Resident Household in 1880
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman S Dennis | M | 47 | Head | Mason General |
| Helen M Dennis | F | 45 | Wife | Housekeeping |
| Lula S Dennis | F | 20 | Daughter | None |
| Fred H Dennis | M | 17 | Son | At Home |
| Edward M Newton | M | 25 | Boarder | Janitor |
Resident Household in 1900
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M Newton | M | 45 | Head | Steward |
| Lulu L Newton | F | 40 | Wife | None |
| H Florence Newton | F | 12 | Daughter | At School |
| Edward M Newton Jr | M | 5 | Son | None |
Resident Household in 1910
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M Newton | M | 52 | Head | Steward |
| Lulu S Newton | F | 50 | Wife | None |
| Edward M Newton Jr | M | 15 | Son | None |
| Norman D Newton | M | 7 | Son | None |
Resident Household in 1920
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M Newton | M | 60 | Head | Steward |
| Lulu S Newton | F | 58 | Wife | None |
| Edward M Newton Jr | M | 25 | Son | Draftsman |
| Norman D Newton | M | 17 | Son | None |
Resident Household in 1930
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M Newton | M | 65 | Head | Janitor |
Resident Household in 1940
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian F Lueder | M | 54 | Head | Radio Sales And Service |
| Marie Lueder | F | 57 | Wife | None |
Resident Household in 1950
| Name | Sex | Age | Relation | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Newton | M | 45 | Head | Janitor |
| Gertrude Newton | F | 42 | Wife | None |