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  1. SUBJECT:

    2. W.M. Funkhouser Home (formerly the John H. Shipe Home).

  2. LOCATION:

    3. 286 East Market Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

  3. DATE:

    4. 1847.

  4. OWNERS:

    5. Original owner was John H. Shipe who built it in 1847. It was purchased by the present day owner in 1887.

  5. DESCRIPTION:

    6. Interior is made of the best materials. Mantels, stairway and floors are very elaborate. Exterior is made of the best materials. The cornices, dormers and roof are very elaborate. It has been remodeled.

  6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

    7. None.

  7. ART:

    8. Photograph.

  8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informant: Allen Bryan, North Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia, old resident.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 6, 1937 Miles E. Snyder

Harrisonburg, VA