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This gable front Greek Revival
building has little remaining of its original exterior fabric,
but appears to be a staunch survivor nonetheless. Like many older
buildings in Burlington, it is clad in aluminum siding and weatherproof
windows. The current footprint of the building is identical to
the footprint on the 1853 Presdee & Edwards map. It remains
the same on the succeeding Sanborn Insurance maps until current
times. Close inspection of the 1877 Bird's Eye View map of Burlington
shows that the building maintains the same fenestration.
One surprising detail of the building is its entrance. The original
Greek Revival door surround survives, its wood construction protruding
distinctively from the aluminum that surrounds it. Although in
poor condition, it is apparently the only original attribute deemed
worthy of keeping.
There was little found of this structure's history. No evidence
was encountered connecting it to Smith's
Glassworks. Further research on this would be necessary. According
to the 1869 Beers Atlas, a person/family by the name of McKenny
resided here. In 1902, the building was owned by Mrs. H. M. Proctor.
Currently, the house serves as a two apartment dwelling.
Photo: Nate Bailly
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