E.B. Johnson had this tenement built shortly after Johnson Street was pushed through in 1888. The Historic Sites and Structures Survey date the construction of this building to the 1890’s. It appears on the 1890 map under the name E.B. The Johnson family were a prominent family in Burlington during the 1880’s and 90’s. E.B. Johnson is responsible for the construction of most of the tenements on Johnson Street. Another Johnson, Elmore was a builder and contractor with who helped build a tenement at 37-41 Peru Street. Eli B. Johnson worked for the company Henry, Johnson and Lord Manufacturers of medicines and toiletries. He also was partner with B.S. Barrett and F.B. Johnson in a publishing company. 1 Unfortunately nothing is known of the tenants at this location.
Like the other tenements on Johnson Street this is a modest two story square
block with side gable roof. There are one story wings attached to the north
and south elevations. The windows are double-hung sash with plain surrounds.
A porch has been added to the north elevation. The tenements are accessible
by entrances at both wings. This tenement is approximately the same size as
most of the tenements on Johnson, like 11-15 and 17-19 it has only two residential
units.
1. Burlington City Directories 1888-1893