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Home at 810 Hanover St. is interesting example of early 20th-century architecture. Date published: 7/30/2004 By RICHARD AMRHINE THE EARLY YEARS of the 20th century gave Fredericksburg many homes that have become classic examples of the period's architecture. Two generations removed from the Civil War, the era's homes seem to reflect a rekindled pride in the city's charm and a bright outlook for the future. The white clapboard home at 810 Hanover St., with its wide front porch and black shutters, is a good example. Thanks to its visible location at Hanover and Littlepage streets, it has become something of a neighborhood landmark. It was part of Historic Fredericksburg Foundation's 1987 Candlelight Tour. Research done at that time set the construction date at 1933, though city tax records put it at as early as 1920. The roofline helps set it apart. Described as a Dutch Colonial style, it combines a gambrel or barn style with a bungalow-type roof that extends over the front porch. Bungalows were sprouting up in the city starting in the '20s. The home at 810 Hanover was built by local builder Millard Brown, who was also its first occupant. Owned since 1979 by Stephen and Norma Sanford, the home is listed for sale with Janel O'Malley and Robin Marine of Coldwell Banker Carriage House Realty in downtown Fredericksburg. The asking price is $850,000. The original portion of the house, with its textured-plaster interior walls, period moldings and tiled bathrooms, is complemented by a major 1988 rear addition that doubled the finished living space. Three bedrooms became six, a family room was added, and the kitchen was expanded to include a casual eating area. Local contractor Steve Spratt built the addition based on a design by Charlottesville architect Jim Payne. The main house includes more than 3,800 square feet of finished living space. There are obvious differences between the newer and original materials used, but the moldings, hardwood floors, arches and angles used in the addition were designed to unify the interior decor. Outside, the difference between the white clapboard siding on the original and added portions of the house is nearly imperceptible. The wide front porch welcomes visitors to the main entry, which opens to the living room. A focal point in the living room is the fireplace with dentil mantelpiece. The formal dining room is to the left.
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