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Mr. and Mrs. Deems H. Clifton Residence, 1952 -- Front Elevation

Mr. and Mrs. Deems H. Clifton House (Louisburg, N.C.)
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Item information

Title:
Mr. and Mrs. Deems H. Clifton Residence, 1952 -- Front Elevation
Topics:
Architecture
Subjects:
Houses
Original Format:
Tracing paper, pencil
Item identifier:
mc00436_782219_20231214_103350
Architect:
Williams, F. Carter more info on Williams, F. Carter 
Created Date:
Genre:
Architectural drawings
Elevations (architectural drawings)
Location:
Louisburg (N.C.)
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections

Building: Clifton, Deems H., Mr. and Mrs. House (Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina)

Built:
Street:
786 Clifton Pond Rd
Community:
Louisburg
State:
North Carolina
Zip:
27549
Provenance note:
The house was built for the Cliftons, a family associated with the local mill and mill pond.
Architectural note:
The house is mostly Greek Revival in style, with an ornate double porch and brackets. These elements, and other millwork found in the house, suggest the influence of Jacob Holt, a builder from Warrenton.
Historical note:
Clifton House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
Louisburg (N.C.)
Subjects:
Historic buildings
Houses
National Register of Historic Places
Latitude, Longitude:
36.003542, -78.346542