Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: Duplex with #108 Cleveland Ave;
Roof of Main Structure: Shingle;
Additional Sections: ;
Outbuildings: ;
Porches: Porch 1, front (S) shared with #108 Cleveland Ave, 1 story, shingle roof / Porch 2, back (N) shared with #108 Cleveland Ave, 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.
106-108 Cleveland Ave
6 Wheat St
Description:
This is a 2-story, clapboard sided, vernacular, 19th century residence with a front facing gable. It was constructed prior to 1866. There is an open porch on the front façade. It is entered from steps on the west side. The porch roof is supported by turned posts. The balustrade has been enclosed and shingled. The foundation has been parged. The windows are 1/1, double-hung sash.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
1930 -Lloyd Hammond (#106) cook
1930 - James Hill (#108)
1925 - Lloyd Hammond (#106) cook
1925 - John Wright (#108) house servant
1905 - William Brown
1900 - Mrs. Phoebe Moon, widow
1866 – the house is owned by Mrs. Ellen Smith, an Irish woman
1839 – the property was purchase by Prince Spencer