241 Melrose Avenue was built for Alfred and Margaret Martin in the Colonial Revival architectural style by an unknown architect. Colonial Revival architecture takes many different forms. Typical features include a rectangular shape, a symmetrical facade, gable roofs (often with dormers), and shingles or clapboard siding. Sometimes classical details, such as columns, are incorporated into the design. Some late 19th century Colonial Revivals, such as this home, exhibit asymmetry and varied rooflines, representing the influence of the then-popular Queen Anne style.

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