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Number and Street: 521 Foy St.
Construction Date: 1914
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Original Use: Residential
Brief description of the site or the structure and any major alternations from its original condition: This single story Craftsman Bungalow is capped by a low front facing gable roof with vertical venting in the peak. Narrow clapboard siding sheathes the exterior of this rectangular plan home. A half porch supported by square brick posts shelters the centered main entrance and one window. The porch roof consists of a wide spaced trellis with notched ends covered with corrugated plastic. There is one exterior brick chimney.
Historical and/or architectural importance: The 500 block of Foy Street is composed of single story or story and a half Craftsman bungalows. These houses were built between 1914 and 1922. All are similar in scale and most share common design elements. Unless otherwise noted all of these residences have projecting eaves with exposed rafters and double hung sash windows. Either a double or single car detached garage is associated with each of the house.
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