William Julius "Judy" Johnson House

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William Julius "Judy" Johnson House
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Location3701 Kiamensi Ave., Christiana Hundred, Marshallton, Delaware
Coordinates 39°43′48″N75°38′0″W / 39.73000°N 75.63333°W / 39.73000; -75.63333
Arealess than one acre
Built1934 (1934)
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No. 95001145 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 10, 1995

William Julius "Judy" Johnson House is a historic home located at Marshallton, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built about 1925, and is a two-story, three-bay, rectangular frame dwelling with a one-story front porch. It has a hipped and gable roof with dormer and is reflective of the American Craftsman style. Wavy asbestos siding was added to the home in 1939. Also on the property is a contributing two car garage. It was the home of Hall of Fame baseball player Judy Johnson (ca. 1900–1989), who played in the Negro leagues between 1921 and 1937. Johnson purchased the home in 1934, and resided in it until shortly before his death. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Susan Brizzolara (June 1995). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: William Julius "Judy" Johnson House". National Park Service. and accompanying seven photos