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circa 1840s |
This high style example of the Greek Revival style is unique
among the other examples of the style on North Winooski Avenue.
It was likely constructed for Judge Torrey Wales. Wales was a
distinguished member of the community who served as Mayor of Burlington
(1867-68), a state representative (1868-69, 76), and probate judge
(1862-98). Edwin, Aaron, and Moses Spear purchased the house when
Wales moved to College Street (1870's). They lived and maintained
a store in the building, which remained in the family through
the 1830's. (1) At present the building has multiple apartments.
Five bays by three bays with brick bearing walls on a stone foundation
the pedimented front facing gable features an oculus window. The
wood truss roof with asphalt shingles has Gothic Revival influenced
cross gables, which were added at a later date. One over one windows
are symmetrically arranged. The entrance is recessed and positioned
centrally. The elaborate surround features full Ionic columns.
A stringcourse runs around the entire building between the first
and second floors. A Greek wave motif decorates the eaves of the
gable and the frieze. Bargeboards detail the cross gables.