Street Address History:
Earlier street address 84 W Green 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;
one story section in back and one story front porch; shingle roof; outbuilding shed 1 story.
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.
520 West Green Street
84 W Green St
Description:
This is a 2-story, asbestos shingled residence with a front facing gable. An open porch spans the front façade. Its roof is supported by classical columns and the balusters are square. Most windows are 1/1 double-hung sash. There is a cottage window beside the front door. Sanborn maps indicate that this house replaces an earlier 1 ½ story residence.
Established African-American occupancy/ownership during the period of significance:
1925 – James Basil, shipping clerk
1900 – Henry W. Moon, mason
At this location
1883 – John Peterson is still living at this location with his 2nd wife, Hattie
1866 – John Peterson, owner, laborer – born Virginia, freedom seeker?