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Awnings were first used by the ancient Egyptian and Syrian civilizations. They are described as "woven mats" that shaded market stalls and homes. A Roman poet Lucretius, in 50 BC, said "Linen-awning, stretched, over mighty theatres, gives forth at times, a cracking roar, when much 'tis beaten about, betwixt the poles and cross-beams".
The style of the building has Italianate and Queen Anne influences. The building is two stories and has an irregular shape. The foundation is brick and the siding is brick. Heavy metal drip moldings over openings, shallow segmental arched windows, bay windows with dentils and brackets, sawn porch woodwork and brackets are ornamental features.
The front porch is supported by two heavy squared timber posts with curved brackets at the top. Stone steps lead to an open porch with a flagstone surface. The rear entry is on the north side of the building. The covered back porch is supported by a single heavy squared timber post with top bracket matching the posts on the front porch.
Intermediate – A post in an exterior wall not at a corner. Chimney – An intermediate post receiving its name from being near a chimney. Interior – A general term for posts not in an exterior wall. Arcade – A post located between an aisle and nave. [10] Aisle – same as arcade post. [11] Corner – Any post at the corner of a building.
A rain porch is a type of porch with the roof and columns extended past the deck and reaching the ground. The roof may extend several feet past the porch creating a covered patio. A rain porch, also referred to as a Carolina porch, is usually found in the Southeastern United States. [6]
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