56 East 1st Street | Block : 443 | Lot #49

Building Date : 2005
Original Use : Residential

Original Owner : Eric Anderson
Original Architect : Craig Tooman

Description & Building Alterations

A six-story brick new law tenement dating to 1907 once existed on this lot. Featuring brick and stone ornamentation and a galvanized iron cornice, the building was originally occupied by 17 families and a store. The tenement was demolished in 1957 by the W.P.A. Labor Demolition Project.

The existing four-story residential building serves as a two-family home. It was erected in 2005 in a modern style. The current facade consists of concrete and iron panels, in addition to tall bay windows on each floor.

Block : 443 / Lot : 049 / Building Date : 2005 / Original Owner : Eric Anderson / Original Use : Residential / Original Architect : Craig Tooman

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