| From the Historical Perspective:
The Enoch and Nancy James House, a 2 story, side gabled frame dwelling (with a later 2-story rear ell) was built around 1820 – 1830 in the Pre-Railroad/Folk Vernacular style. The house stood for many years with no changes other than interior changes.
|
The main block is 3 bays wide and 2 bays deep with a center entrance. The door is a modern wood door with beveled glass. An open, wraparound porch with a standing seam metal shed roof supported by square wood columns was added in 2010 - 2011. Also added during the same renovations is a 1-story addition against the east side of the rear ell.
An 1880 – 1920 storage barn also stands on the property. The barn has gone through extensive renovations with 2 side wings having been added 2013.
Enoch and Nancy had 4 children. Two other houses bearing the James family name (Jonathan and Charles, a grandson) are included in the Dennisville Historic District's housing stock. The 1850 census list Enoch as a 59-year old wheelwright living in the house with his wife Nancy and 4 children. Most of the land between Fidler and Academy Roads was at one time owned and farmed by Enoch James. |
During the time that the house was vacant between the passing of the previous owners and the purchase by the current owners, the estate executrix offered the house to the DHHOA to display on the tour and to serve as a location for a train display and craft displays by local artists. This is the period where photos show pink trim on the interior. |
