A.B. Fisher House (1884) – detail
308 Main St, Burlington, Vermont USA • Architect Alfred Benjamin Fisher designed and built many structures in the Burlington area during the latter half of the 19th century … He was the first true architect to practice extensively in the area (esp. 1875 - 1895). …
This dwelling he designed and built for himself in 1884 … is one of the most singular residences in Burlington. Two main blocks constitute the major house form: a hip roofed central mass and a gable front mass projecting from the east of the central block facade. the picturesque massing is further emphasized by a three-story, engaged hexagonal tower with bellcast roof at the west rear of the building. Shed roof dormers on the east and west hip roof slopes, and entry porches on the front and side, contribute yet more to the unprecedented form. The roof, composed of alternating bands of fish scale and square cut slate tiles, contrasts with the hip roof which is finished with a "sawtooth and scrolls" metal cresting. A metal finial tops the tower peak. Two wall panels flanking the window directly below are stuccoed and decorated with applied nuts, bolts, and nails in imitation of medieval parquetting.
☞ For some dates & historical details, I am indebted to the Chittenden County Historical Society, and their fine, three volume set: Historic Guide to Burlington Neighborhoods: Vol. I, 1991; Vol. II, 1997; Vol. III, 2003. David J. Blow, author; Lillian Baker Carlisle, Editor; Sarah L. Dopp, photographs.
☞ This building is one of 63 contributing structures of the 470 acre Main Street - College Street Historic District, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#88001850), since October 13, 1988.
• More Info: GeoHack: 44°28′44″N 73°12′22″W.
☞ Part of my Slate Survey set.
A.B. Fisher House (1884) – detail
308 Main St, Burlington, Vermont USA • Architect Alfred Benjamin Fisher designed and built many structures in the Burlington area during the latter half of the 19th century … He was the first true architect to practice extensively in the area (esp. 1875 - 1895). …
This dwelling he designed and built for himself in 1884 … is one of the most singular residences in Burlington. Two main blocks constitute the major house form: a hip roofed central mass and a gable front mass projecting from the east of the central block facade. the picturesque massing is further emphasized by a three-story, engaged hexagonal tower with bellcast roof at the west rear of the building. Shed roof dormers on the east and west hip roof slopes, and entry porches on the front and side, contribute yet more to the unprecedented form. The roof, composed of alternating bands of fish scale and square cut slate tiles, contrasts with the hip roof which is finished with a "sawtooth and scrolls" metal cresting. A metal finial tops the tower peak. Two wall panels flanking the window directly below are stuccoed and decorated with applied nuts, bolts, and nails in imitation of medieval parquetting.
☞ For some dates & historical details, I am indebted to the Chittenden County Historical Society, and their fine, three volume set: Historic Guide to Burlington Neighborhoods: Vol. I, 1991; Vol. II, 1997; Vol. III, 2003. David J. Blow, author; Lillian Baker Carlisle, Editor; Sarah L. Dopp, photographs.
☞ This building is one of 63 contributing structures of the 470 acre Main Street - College Street Historic District, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#88001850), since October 13, 1988.
• More Info: GeoHack: 44°28′44″N 73°12′22″W.
☞ Part of my Slate Survey set.