Historic Zoning Commission

Individual Landmark:

1-H-04-HZ

Staff Recommendation

APPROVE the demolition of the 1968 addition to the James Park House, which is not sympathetic in size, and varies in design from the original structure;
APPROVE the addition of a two story joined building to the south of the Park House.


Location Knoxville
422 Cumberland Ave

Owner
Jolie Partnership

Applicant Request
Other:
Demolish 1968 non-contributing addition; construct new addition on south side of building to contain stairs, elevator and rest rooms.

Georgian with Neoclassical front entry (c.1790;1812-1813; c.1830;1945;1968)
    The James Park House is a two story brick house with an added ell. The house's foundation was reportedly built by Governor John Sevier, with two dates given for that construction - 1790 and 1805. Sevier never completed the house, and the lot and foundation were sold to James Dunlap, who in turn sold the property to James Park in 1812. Park finished its construction in 1812, and apprently added the ell within the next few years (c.1830). The form of the house includes intersecting gable roofs, now covered with asphalt shingles, with end chimneys flanked by vent windows. Nine over nine double hung windows are on the first and second stories. A raised basement at the west end provides an entry and a window for the basement. An added front entry faces Cumberland Avenue, and is one story in height with a hip roof and simple wood columns and balustrade. This front porch addition was reportedly design by Charles Barber and is part of the 1945 additions to the house (the original entry faced Market Street). A large brick two story addition at the rear of the house was made in 1968.
Applicant

Lee Ingram


Case History