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In March 2006 the IRAS in partnership with the North Brevard Heritage Foundation conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of the NRHP listed Pritchard House. It was also an Archaeology Month event which was open to the public.The Pritchard House is an outstanding example of the Queen Anne architecture, a distinctly American form that was popular from approximately 1876-1910. The house appears today much like it did when it was built in 1891. The house features a conical corner tower, one of the key distinguishing aspects of this style. Other characteristics are the wrap around porch, the variety of materials used on the exterior, and the jig saw decorative work. The elaborate use of shapes and textures produce a highly picturesque effect, accented by its steep gables, veranda and second floor balcony. On the first floor is the main entrance hall, which has a fireplace, the stairway to the second floor, a parlor, which has a fireplace, and the dining room, which has a built in "china closet" and pantry. The kitchen was separated from the main living area by an open passage, now closed in with an entrance door on the south side. A narrow stairway ascends from the kitchen to the maid's room above. The latticed porch provided privacy and was a place to do the laundry. The second floor has four bedrooms, and the maid's room, all with built-in closets. When first built, only the master bedroom, located on the north front side, had access to the upper balcony. It also has the only fireplace on the second floor.
The archaeological survey recovered numerous artifacts including an inkwell, perfume bottles and stoppers, and prehistoric ceramics. The prehistoric ceramics were unexpected and clearly shows that people were living on the site 1,000 years ago.
Cllick on a picture to see an enlargement. Use the BACK button of your Browser to return. Crew Testing The Site Inkwell - Found In 19th Century Trash Pit Perfume Bottle Perfume Bottle Stopper
All photos by Vera Booksh Zimmerman
