51 South Second Street, Newport, PA facts for kids
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51 South Second Street
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 51 South Second Street, Newport, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | c. 1910 |
| Part of | Newport Historic District (ID99000321) |
| Designated CP | March 12, 1999 |
51 South Second Street is a building in Newport, Pennsylvania. It has been used for both homes and businesses.
This two-story brick building was built around 1890. It has a special roof shape called a "side gabled" roof. The building also features a front porch with decorative "gingerbread" details and wooden columns.
A Look Back in Time
Over the years, this building has been home to many different shops. It started as a clothing store.
- Charles Welfley Clothing
- Bernie Carl Clothing
- Charles Brandt Clothing
- Newport One Price Store
- Peter Schlomer Clothing and Saddlery
There was also a warehouse for Kough Warehouse Commission in the alley behind the building.
Part of History
In 1999, 51 South Second Street became a special part of the Newport Historic District. This means it's a "contributing property." A contributing property is a building that helps show the history and special character of a historic area.
You can even find this building on the Newport Sesquicentennial Self-Guided Walking Tour! It is listed as building #70 on the tour.
