The structure is a north facing two-story, gable front, two by three bays with an offset front entrance.  The side porch sits in front of a one-story wing on the east facade that appears to have been constructed prior to 1877 [1] .  By 1890, there were additions to the rear of the structure [2] .

            The first known resident was Philip Hammer [3] in 1890 [4] , previously of 26 Water Street/Battery Street now Park Street, and more recently 14 Poplar Street.  Following Philip Hammer, Henry J. Allen lived in the house, a foreman of the Free Press bookbindery [5] .  The Allen Family lived at this address until after the 1930s when it was the house of Henry's widow, Mrs. Margaret E. Allen [6] .  The Allen's remained here into the 1950s, possibly by a son, Leslie E. Allen, a watchman of the Rutland Rail Road, with his wife Rhonda M. Allen [7] .