Tour Point L (no. 42-43) SW Corner of Central Avenue & Grape Street

Tour Point L

SW Corner of Central Avenue & Grape Street

A Brief History of Central Avenue

The residential stretch of Central features one and one-half to two and one-half story dwellings, most with a larger massing than houses on surrounding streets. Setbacks, too, are somewhat further from the street (ranging from 30’ to 60’), giving Central a “wealthier” character. Houses are square and rectangular in plan, built in bungalow and Colonial Revival styles. They appear to date from 1900 to present.

 

42. First Church of Christ Scientist
215 Central Avenue

ca. 1923 – 1930. Church is a one story, Tudor Revival style building. An original Tudor style front door is flanked by original 2/3 height sidelights. It has served as an art center and is currently a private residence.

 

43. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Parsonage
206 Central Avenue

ca. 1910 – 1914. Two-story Colonial Revival style dwelling with cross-gabled Dutch Gambrel roofs. The shed roofed front porch is supported by square posts that appear to be original; they are supported by a modern solid brick balustrade. In 2015, St. Mark’s ceased to be an active church.