194 Broadway

Constructed: 1840s
PPS 10 Most: 2001
Building Type: Residential
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This 2½-story historic home, constructed in the 1840s, belongs to the Broadway-Armory? National Register and Local Historic Districts. The house provides an example of the Greek Revival style popularized at the time by widely distributed builder’s guides. The orientation of the gable to the street simulates a pediment-temple form, and a free-standing Greek portico accesses the three-bay, side hall plan.

When it was listed in 2001 on the Ten Most, the house stood vacant and vulnerable to the elements, vandalism and even arson. On June 30, 2001, a fire broke out in the house, though thankfully inflicting only minimal damage. Residents of Broadway, the site of significant revitalization, were concerned about the dilapidated state and future use of the property. 194 Broadway was listed on the 2001 Ten Most List in order to it educate the public about the constant struggle of the City to effectively deal with unoccupied buildings. At the time of the listing, the property was for sale.

SAVED: Soon after its Ten Most listing, 194 Broadway was purchased by a private owner. With the help of the PPS Revolving Fund, the owner was able to return the house to its former glory.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2007

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