South Front Street - 400 block.

The west side of the 400 block of South Front Street (Block 99) contains from left the Thomas H. Smith House (No. 420), the Meares-Bridgers-Kerchner House(No. 416), the Forshee-Sprunt House (No. 410) and the Governor Dudley Mansion (No. 400). The Thomas H. Smith House, often referred to as the "Steamboat" house, was built in 1881. A prosperous grocer, Smith was a native of England. A later addition in 1892, gives the house a memorable steamboat gothic character. The Meares-Bridges-Kerchner House (c. 1821) was moved from its original site at the southeast corner of Front and Chestnut in 1887 to make way for the U.S. Post Office. A third story was added at the time of the move. (See #539 for information about the Governor Dudley Mansion).

Press the "Back" button on your browser to return.