Rev Roy was a prominent figure - he petitioned for the abolition of slavery directly to President Lincoln. He died in 1908 at age 82. His son lived in the Queen Anne house right next door.
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| Original Owner: | Reverand Joseph Roy |
| Address: | 8 Elizabeth Court |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Year Built: | 1871 |
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Originally built at the southwest corner
of Kenilworth and Erie in 1871, this house was moved to its present location in
1899. This Gothic revival cottage features a steeply pitched gable roof,
thin dorrmers, pointed windows and a quatrefoil in the front gable screen.
The shutters, front porch and entranceway sidelights are all later
additions. Rev Roy was a prominent figure - he petitioned for the abolition of slavery directly to President Lincoln. He died in 1908 at age 82. His son lived in the Queen Anne house right next door. |
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