42700 Valley Avenue


Year Built: between 1900-1909 
Architectural Style: Modern Contemporary
National Register:
 Non-Contributing
Use Type: Residential
Lot Number: 1052
911 Number: 42700
Street: Valley Avenue
Address:  {44.28545873162111,-76.01714498413087}  
Structure Status:

Description & Additional Information


Frame cottage, two stories, Contemporary style, with irregular rectangular footprint and cross-gabled roof, on a sloping site oriented facing the water (south). One-story polygonal sunroom extension at right (east) side. Poured concrete foundation, mostly concealed by wood shingle skirting; wood shingle siding; asphalt shingle roof. Full-width deck over a walkout basement; deck spans front (south side) and wraps left (west) side, with wood rail with square balusters. Three large fixed windows overlook deck, with single door at either side; paired one-over-one windows and sliding glass door also open onto deck on east side of cottage. Casement windows at second floor and in attic, with fixed polygonal windows at gable peak. Side windows generally metal casement and awning windows. Rear (north) side has second-floor overhang and a setback section at right (west) with gable dormer. Built circa 1973, altered after 2001 when an original shed dormer on the south side was expanded into the present front gable. Noncontributing due to age and extensive alterations.

Location within Thousand Island Park


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