Architecture - some variations

Three houses on Caroline Street differ on the front from the standard designs.

1505: Ms Rose's porch

1505 has a bay, a covered porch, elaborate iron work, and an extension on the side to the property line. The modifications from the original plan were apparently done in 1909.

1506

1506 has a third story with mansard front. Note that the original cornice for a two-story house was preserved. The third story was added in 1888.

side entrance at 1524

1524 Caroline Street had the front entrance and and marble steps moved to the side during extensive reconstruction. In 1979 the then owner set out to create a basement rental unit, which required lowering the floor of the basement. The excavation was not shored or underpinned properly. A heavy rain greased the bare clay inside, allowing the base of the side wall to slip in and the upper part of the wall to bulge out. Faced with impending uncontrolled collapse, the owner helped the wall collapse - which brought down the floor joists and roof.[1]

During reconstruction in 1980, the entrance and steps were moved to the side.