Lee Tracy House facts for kids
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Lee Tracy House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Location | US 7, Shelburne, Vermont |
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| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1875 |
| Architect | Edgerton? |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Gothic Revival |
| Part of | Shelburne Village Historic District (ID90001055) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004226 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 22, 1983 |
| Designated CP | July 27, 1990 |
The Lee Tracy House is an old and special house located in Shelburne, Vermont. It was built in 1875 and is one of the few brick houses from that time in Shelburne. This house mixes two cool building styles: Gothic and Italianate. Because it's so unique, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
What Makes the Lee Tracy House Special?
The Lee Tracy House stands in the middle of Shelburne village. You can find it on the west side of US 7. It is a two-and-a-half story building made of brick.
Architectural Style and Features
The house has a roof that slopes steeply, which is typical of the Gothic style. It also has a front-facing gable in the middle. The front of the house has three sections, called bays. A porch wraps around the front and south side.
On the first floor, there are tall windows on the outer sections. The second floor has windows with rounded tops. The middle section on the second floor has a pair of windows. The main door is on the north side, under its own porch. The house also has a two-story section at the back. There is even an old carriage barn on the property.
Who Built the Lee Tracy House?
The house was built in 1875 for Lee Tracy. He was a local wool trader. His family believed that a man named Edgerton designed the house. The design seems to be based on ideas from a book called Villas and Cottages by Calvert Vaux.
While not super fancy, the house clearly shows elements of both Gothic and Italianate styles. Its size and shape fit these styles well. The details on the house are also simple but stylish.
