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.
314 – 314 ½ South Plain Street
48 – 48 ½ S. Plain St.
Description:
This 2-story, side-gable residence has wide eaves, a flared roof line, clapboard siding, and 1/1 windows. Two shed dormers of different sizes top this two-family residence. A bay window and enclosed front entrance were added to the front façade along with a 2-story rear addition. There is a 1-bay integral porch on the southeast corner of the house.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
1925 – Thomas B. Williams
1900 – George Richardson
1872 – Jeremiah Jones (#48)
Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: Duplex with #316 S Plain St; (incorrect-duplex with 314 1/2)
Roof of Main Structure: Shingle;
Additional Sections: Section 1, back (W), 1 story, non-combustible roof / Section 2, back (W), 1 story, shingle roof;
Outbuildings: ;
Porches: ;
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