 |
|
|
|
|
This building was most likely
built as an income-producing duplex, seeing a constant turnover
of tenants throughout its history. It was built in the decade
before 1853 and its first known tenants were James D. Miller and
Amos Jones who lived here from 1866 until 1872. Louise Melaney
and Susan English, two working widows lived here until 1891.(1)
Tenants and owners continued to change into the twentieth century
as this building continues housing apartments today.(2)
Additions and alterations have
characterized this building throughout its history. Front and
rear porches are seen as early as 1894. The front porch continues
to change through the twentieth century and a large ell is seen
in 1942. In the early 1970's, the rear ell was replaced by the
huge, motel-style ell found today housing about a dozen apartments.(3)
After a heavy winter in 2000-2001,
the front porch collapsed. It was recently replaced in September
and October of 2001 following recommendations provided by University
of Vermont, Historic Preservation student Michael Bowman, class
of 2002.
(1) The Vermont Division of Historic
Preservation, Vermont Historic Sites and Structures Survey,
Elmwood Avenue, Montpelier, VT, Division of Historic Preservation,
n.d.
(2) Burlington City Directories, Burlington, VT.
(3) Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Burlington, VT, 1884-1978.