J INGLES HOUSE

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Designated: Yes - 4/28/2003

Historical Notes

THE HOUSE AND THE PROPERTY (1 ACRE) WAS PURCHASED BY JOHN CHAMBERLAYNNE INGLES IN 1886. JOHN AND HIS WIFE HELEN SOLD THE HOUSE AND PROPERTY IN 1910. THE HOUSE UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS IN THE 1920'S. GEORGIAN STYLE PANELLING WAS ADDED TO THE HALL AND LIVING ROOM.

Architectural Notes

THIS HOUSE IS AN EXAMPLE OF COTTAGE GOTHIC, A PICTURESQUE STYLE POPULAR IN THE MID 19TH CENTURY. IT HAS A CENTRAL PEAKED GOTHIC GABLE AND A JERKINHEAD ROOF. THE WINDOWS HAVE SIMPLE WOODEN DRIP CAPS. THE CENTRAL DOOR OPENING HAS A TRANSOM AND SIDE LIGHTS.