308 S Plain St Ithaca

Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas; 
Multi-Family Construction: ; 
Roof of Main Structure: Shingle; 
Additional Sections: Section 1, back (W), 1 story, non-combustible roof / Section 2, back (W), 1 story, non-combustible roof / Section 3, back (W), 1 story, composition roof; 
Outbuildings: ; 
Porches: Porch 1, wraparound front and left side (E S), 1 story, non-combustible roof; 
Other: Enclosed unidentified space on left (S) side;

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. 
308 South Plain Street 
42 S. Plain St.

Description: 
This two-story, front gable residence has had many alterations, including a large addition on the south and rear facades, which first appeared on the 1910 Sanborn map. The wrap porch with turned posts has been enclosed and the foundation is parged. The house has asbestos shingle siding and 2/2 double-hung sash windows.

Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance: 
1920 – Archie Moore, chef, owner 
1872 – George Richardson, owner, served 26th USCT Co. B 
1872 – Henry Richardson & G.C. Fremont, boarders 
1866 – Alexander Richardson, owned the house