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Built in the streetcar suburb of the Old West End circa 1927, this Colonial Revival home is sited in a row of diverse architectural styles all created by J. Bryant Heard, Danville’s most prolific architect who also designed the nearby elegant automobile subdivision of Forest Hills and downtown’s elaborate City Hall. The surnames associated with this row of homes tend to reflect the Jewish heritage of mercantile business owners who were successfully dominating the retail enterprises of downtown. Morris and Bessie Halperin are listed as owners in the 1929 City Directory. Morris was associated with dry goods on Craghead Street and the NY Store. Bessie worked as a saleslady at the Harnsberger Company on lower Main Street.
About 1935, Nathan and Mamye Newman purchased the home. Nathan was employed as the manager of The Hub, a clothing store at 319 Main St. City records show they resided there until Marvin & Anne Siddle purchased the dwelling in 1963. Marvin was a financial consultant with Investors Diversified Services. Anne spent decades as Program Director with WBTM Radio, which continues to be the “voice of Southside Virginia.
The current owner, an educator and City Council member, has respected the architectural integrity while renovating for 21st Century living. Formal rooms provide elegant entertaining spaces while the private den with fireplace overlooks a manicured garden from Juliet balconies. The culinary kitchen is ready for the chef with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. The piece de resistance is the recently constructed workshop, 2-car garage, and space for guest quarters with alley access. Built for the supreme hobbyist, this separate addition will delight future owners.
With over 3000 sq. ft. of interior space, the sun room, den, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths enhanced by oak, carpet, and tile flooring make the price of $279,000 an exciting opportunity for pedestrian-friendly new residents moving into the fashionable West End.
Susan Stilwell, Historic Specialist heritageva99@hotmail.com 434.548.4816 Century 21 Manasco Realty www.manasco.com/historic.htm |
