5041-Fall2019
Site Number: 5041
Name of Surveyors: Emily & Weeks
Date of Survey: 09/25/2019
Address: 802 Mercer St
Number of Structures: 2
Construction Date: 1920
Current Use of Primary Building: Single Family
Historic Use of Primary Building: Single Family
Secondary Building: Shed
Style of Primary Building: Minimal Traditional
Number of Stories: 2
Width (bays): 4
Foundation Material: Concrete
Depth (rooms): 4
Structural System: Frame
Wall Cladding Material: vinyl
Roof Shape: Hip
Roof Material: asphalt shingle
Decorative Details/Unique Features:
Front porch with hipped roof, fixed louvered shutters, tuscan columns
Evidence of Integrity Location/Materials:
Replacement windows— second floor ends 6 over 6 sash, middle 4 over 4 sash; first floor 6 over 6 sash windows, and one fixed single light; replacement door
Additions/Alternations to Primary Building:
small screened in porch on the back
Condition of Primary Building: Good
Observable Threats: large trees
Compatibility with Adjacent Land Uses:
Lot size is much larger than surrounding lots, style is similar to adjacent 5042 property. Setback and size of house are compatible.
Potential NR Eligibility: Contributing
Evidence of Construction Date:
Sanborn Map shows development on lot between 1919 and 1927
Tax records show development on lot between 1915 and 1920.
Gives a time period of one year (1919 and 1920) to build structure
