712 Lexington Avenue
PhotosLegacy VersionGeneral Information
No: 712
Street: Lexington
House Name:
Historic Plaque:
Owner Info: N
Built: 1928
Sec: 23
Subdivision: Sibley's 2nd BL 7
Lot: 40-43
Architect:
Cont/build:
Description:
2 story stucco Bungalow, gable roof with front dormer.
Owners:
Original Use: Residential
Current Use: Residential
CHANGES:
As Built: N
Added To: Y
Subtracted From: N
Replaced: N
Description Of Changes: 1980 - E. C. Orr made a 2 story addition. 2004 permit for Askams to demolish 1 car garage & build 2 car with workshop (H & L Construction, Jane Yancey, architect).
Stories:
Story 1: Pat Fehl remembers when the two Burnham boys, Reuben and Paul, were drowned in the Little Miami River. They had gone there with Flach Douglas but didn't know how to swim.There were also three Burnham girls: Ann, Joan & Barbara.Story 2: 712 Lexington was the first house owned by the parents of Peter H. Lowry (2 Oxford). Peter remembers living there as a child between the Kennedy and Butterworth families.
Story 3: Steve Sparrow reported the death of his brother Richard S. Sparrow (Dick) November 21, 2005. Steve & Dick are sons of Richard J. & Rhea C. Sparrow. Dick is survived by his wife Kitty of Yorba Linda CA., children Jay and Kelly as well a Stephen (Steve) C. Sparrow of Arlington TX.