501 S Rapp Ave 

Current/Common name: Nicholas & Anna Ferkel Home

Construction date: documented 1840

Style: Hall-parlor

Area(s) of Significance: Architecture

Historic Designation: Local (April 1, 2013)

Evaluation: Individually eligible . Only solid limestone house in Columbia

Integrity: Appears to have replacement windows and door, but unique home to area.

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Architectural Description

This is a 1.5-story hall-parlor single-family residence built in 1840. The foundation is stone. Exterior walls are original stone. The building has a medium side gable roof clad in replacement standing seam metal with open cornice and one gabled dormer. There is one side right, exterior, brick chimney. Later addition Windows are modern vinyl, 6/6 double-hung sashes. Window on façade flanked by wood shutters (typical German feature) There is a single-story, three-quarter open porch characterized by a shed roof clad in asphalt shingles with rectangular decorative metal posts. Porch on rear elevation, added later. Recessed main entrance, flanked by tall wood shutters (typical German feature). Door replaced at some point. Potentially National Register-eligible. The property includes a Summer kitchen that appears to contribute to its historic character. Other outbuilding is a modern open garage/shed.

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