This building is a six bay wide, 21/2 story brick duplex with a slate mansard roof. The building is rich in architectural details. The tall narrow first floor windows, paneled shutters, large ornate veranda, and 2 story bay windows show the late Victorian 2nd Empire style and showcase the success of the owners of these homes.
Contractors in the late 19th century were constructing speculative duplexes to accommodate the community’s growing population. This building is an excellent example of this practice. In August 1879, Theodore Hunter, a cashier at the Farmers & Mechanics Bank reported to friends that his new house was under construction. Later, in 1915, Dr. Albert Weeks lived at 136, while, ironically, F.D. Neiman, operated a funeral parlor next door!!