204 S. STATE STREET

HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE

204 S. State Street, more commonly known as the Oak Crest Residence, was built in 1906 as an old people’s home. The property was once owned by the Lord family who donated the land for this use. 

ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

204 S. State Street key characteristics include its reddish pressed brick with thin butter joints, large overhanging eaves, hipped roof, grouped windows with beveled art glass, and its unique semi-circular porch. 

Sources: Gifford Park Association; Audio: TextAloud