Historic Preservation Advisory Board approves marker for 401 West Hunt Street

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve a historic marker application for the property at 401 West Hunt Street, presented on behalf of owner Nancy Powell.

A historic preservation staff member, Reina, described the house as “constructed circa 1929” and identified its character-defining features, including brick with cut-stone accents, steeply pitched front gable roof she noted is covered in Vermont slate, round-arched doors and windows, large chimneys and six-over-six windows. Reina classified the property as “high priority,” saying it “contributes significantly to local history or broader historical patterns” and is an “outstanding or unique example of architecture.”

Reina summarized the property's history: the lot originally held an earlier brick residence (a “Bridal house,” described in the application) that was purchased by…