821 Burch Ave. - W. T. Shepherd Duplex

35.997971, -78.916396

821
Burch Avenue
Durham
NC
Year built
1925
Construction type
Frame
National Register
Burch Avenue
Neighborhood
Burch Avenue
West End
Use
Residence
Duplex
Rental Housing
Building Type
Residential
Local ID
113932
State ID
DH2925
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This two-story, hip-roofed duplex is four-bays wide and triple pile with low gable centered on the façade. The house has a one-story, hip-roofed porch supported by square posts that have been wrapped in aluminum with a replacement railing running between them. It rests on a brick foundation and has two interior brick chimneys. The house has been covered with vinyl siding, but retains two-over-two wood windows and original front doors with leaded-glass panes over single panels and matching sidelights. The house is identical in form to the Farabow Duplex at 829-831 Burch Avenue. As a rental property, the occupants changed frequently. The building was likely constructed by W. T. Shepherd who purchased the land in 1920.

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