306 S Plain St Ithaca

Street Address History:
Earlier street address 40 S Plain 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 (N), 2 stories, non-combustible roof / Section 2, back (W), 1 story, non-combustible roof; 
Outbuildings: ; 
Porches: Porch 1, front (E), 1 story, non-combustible 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. 
306 South Plain Street 
40 S. Plain St.
Description: 
This modern, 1 ½ story, clapboard sided residence has a steeply pitched front facing gable roof. The windows are paired, 1/1 double-hung sash. The porch, with square posts and balusters, spans 2/3 of the front façade. The front door is flanked by sidelights.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance: 
At this location 
1920 – James Leonard, owner – he and his wife were from Canada – their children were born in New York state 
1900 – Grant Miller