518 Dewey Ave Galena, Illinois USA

House

Construction date: documented 1908*

Current name:

House

Architect:

W.A. Telford

Builder:

W.A. Telford

Style:

Gabled ell

Historical Summary:

Galena Weekly Gazette
9 July 1908

Contractor Telford has begun on the new residence of Wm. Trevarthan on Dewey avenue. The structure will be a modern one, two stories high with four rooms on the lower and upper floors.

Significant Owner(s):

William Trevarthan

 

Status of Historic Designation:

Designated at National level : Galena Historic District

Area(s) of Significance:

Architecture

Evaluation of Potential Eligibility:

Potentially eligible as a contributing resource

Architectural Description:

This is a 2-story domestic building built in 1908. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are aluminum siding. The building has a cross gable roof clad in asphalt shingles. Windows are original or historic wood 1/1 double-or single hung; Picture; round arch; with molding; stained glass transom. The porch is original or historic, L-Inset; Wood materials; Deck roof; Square supports. Doors are original or historic wood glazed; paneled.

* Date source: Galena Weekly Gazette - 9 July 1908

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