Newmarker House

Last Updated on 02/21/19

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Property Information

Property Number: Fr USMS 926

AHRS Number: JUN-592

CBJ Number: E-85

Parcel Number: 1C040CR10030

Year Built: Circa 1918

Location

Street Address: 222 Seventh Street

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Neighborhood: Chicken Ridge

Architecture

Architectural Style: Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements/Bungalow/Craftsman

Architect/Contractor: Unknown

Historic Use

Residence

General Description

“This is wood frame, one-and-one-half story building (39′ x 26′) with a gable roof covered in delta metal rib roofing and a concrete foundation with a partial basement. The walls are clad with coursed wood shingle siding. Architectural features include a double front gable, wide overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails, and multi-paned double-hung windows, shed roofed wall dormer and gable roofed enclosed entry porch. Despite the roofing, the structure retains its historic integrity and is a contributing element to the architectural and historic unity of the neighborhood. It is a contributing structure to the Chicken Ridge Historic District. It is a contributing structure in the Chicken Ridge Historic District. “

Historical Information

“H.P. Crowther was the earliest known owner of the house. Crowther was a mining engineer and surveyor. Later, John Newmarker occupied the house. Newmarker worked for the custom?s office and was a marine engineer. He was appointed Inspector of Boilers for the Department of Commerce in the 1920s. “

Historic Designation

Historic Integrity: Preserved/Altered/Contributing

Historic Period: Territorial Gov't/Beginning Mining Era 1912-1920

Date of Local Designation: 09/01/1992

Date of National Register Designation: 10/12/1995

Source

36; 10C

Old UID: 305