Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: Duplex with #314 S Plain St; (incorrect-duplex with 318)
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: ;
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.
316 – 318 South Plain Street
50 – 50 ½ S. Plain St.
Description:
This 2-story, two-family residence has a low-pitched side gable roof and a full front porch with turned posts and square balusters. There is a large, 2-story rear addition. The south side has a single-story bay. The house has been sided with aluminum siding and the windows and doors have been replaced.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
1883 – William Brown (#316)
1872 – Frank Anthony, boarder (#316)
1872 – Richard Reed
1872 – Nellie Collins, widow of James (#316)