Atkinson House. 911 Walnut.
One-story wood-frame dwelling; exterior walls with wood shingle
siding; gable roof with composition shingles; exposed rafter
ends with stick brackets; extended eaves; front elevation faces
west; one interior and one exterior cobblestone chimney;
wood-sash double-hung windows with 12/1 lights; two single-door
entrances with transom; one-bay porch with gable roof inset
within west elevation at south corner; tapered cobble-stone
piers. Other noteworthy features include bungalow details;
three-sided window bay on south elevation; etched-glass front
door; transoms over windows on west elevation; shingled
foundation skirt tapers outward; house is set back about 100 ft.
from street. Outbuildings include two-story garage apartment
with details similar to house, but with aluminum sash windows.
Primary area of significance:
architecture. The most outstanding example of bungalow
architecture in Georgetown. Built by Belford Lumber Co. for
merchant C. B. Atkinson.