Palmer House

Photograph of Palmer House

Building Description

Building Location Location Context Description

1140 First Avenue

Destroyed by Fire in 2006

Refer to the Rosenburg House; the Blaker House; the S&A Club Cafe One-storey Frame House

Architectural History

The structure is a wood frame house with a gable roof and shed entry at the front. It is set upon a wood sill foundation and has a roll asphalt roof. There is a variety of exterior wood finishes, including drop siding and plywood.

There have been frame additions to the north and west sections of original building of which the west addition is a frame garage.

Cultural History

Tax records indicate that this building existed prior to 1930, when taxes were in arrears. J. Rose and W. Puckett purchased the lot in a 1936 tax sale, adding it to their long list of properties in Whitehorse.

The building was used primarily as a residence, although it had various tenants throughout its history, including Mrs. Annette Mansell, proprietor of Annette Ladies Wear Company. By 1946, the building had reverted to residential use.

Building's Use and Condition

Current Use Vacant Lot
Past Use residence
Condition  Destroyed by Fire in 2006
Foundation / Floor Good
Walls Good
Windows / Doors Good
Roof Good