Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James T. Carroll House and Shop

1876

— Historic Brookville —

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 22, 2021

1. James T. Carroll House and Shop Marker

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J.T. Carroll (1829-1895) was a Brookville cobbler who was also associated with James K. Hamilton in the manufacture of harnesses. Described as a "veteran shoemaker," in an 1888 county history, Carroll built this Italianate style residence and business following an 1874 fire in this block. The second-floor porch was likely added in the 1920s. All of the ornamental detail on the facade and cornice is of cast iron or pressed metal. For many years the first story served as Donner and Oakes' service station; the addition to the left originally contained automotive service bays.

Erected by Historic Brookville, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 41° 9.604′ N, 79° 4.684′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 322) east of Pickering Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Main Street, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brookville YMCA (a few steps from this marker); New Jefferson Hotel & Columbia Theater

James T. Carroll House and Shop and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 22, 2021

2. James T. Carroll House and Shop and Marker

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(a few steps from this marker); YMCA (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Henry Truman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Arthurs Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Verstine-Sandt Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Long & Pearsall Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

Also see . . .
1. Brookville PA National Register Historic District Nomination. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Borough of Brookville PA: History. (Submitted on July 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.