John Brand Jr. House

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John Brand Jr. House
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Location351 Maple Ave.,
Elmira, New York
Coordinates 42°5′5.94″N76°47′49.39″W / 42.0849833°N 76.7970528°W / 42.0849833; -76.7970528
Area0.82 acres (0.33 ha)
Built1890
Architect Otis Dockstader; Joseph H. Considine
Architectural style Queen Anne
NRHP reference No. 10000024 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 22, 2010

The John Brand Jr. House is a historic house located at 351 Maple Avenue in Elmira, Chemung County, New York.

Description and history

It was built in 1890, and is a large 2+12-story, Queen Anne–style dwelling. It features a large scale Palladian window on the west gable end. [2] The house was designed by Elmira architect Otis Dockstader and his associate Joseph H. Considine.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2010. [1] It is located in the Maple Avenue Historic District.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 2/22/10 THROUGH 2/26/10. National Park Service. March 5, 2010.
  2. Robert T. Englert (September 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: John Brand Jr. House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved June 15, 2010.See also: "Accompanying five photos".