403 Park Ave - Barry A Brown Home

Barry A. Brown purchased this lot for $700 in 1888, and by 1890 built his Eastlake/Stick style house here. Although not visible today because of the siding, the house probably had varied wall treatment of undulating, horizontal, panel, or shingle siding. Originally, there was a long, narrow porch along the entire front of the house. Given the style of the house, the porch was probably pedimented. By 1916, the east side of the porch was deepened so as to become almost a circle on the southeast corner. Like other Eastlake style houses, this one has corbeled chimneys, and these are especially impressive. Other modern additions include the wrought iron of the porches, and the fence. In 1900, Mr. Brown’s occupation was listed as drummer, i.e salesman, and ,in 1907, he was listed as President of the Brown, Carson, and Dillman Legging Company, located on Second Street in Franklin. The address of this home in 1907 was 22 Park Avenue. In 1929, the house became the property of Brown’s wife.