142 North Lime Street Lancaster, PA
This Colonial Revival townhouse was built in 1914 to designs by Lancaster Architect Melvern R. Evans, Sr.
It was built for businessman Harry A. Bevis and wife Marie (Levan) Bevis. Mr. Bevis was treasurer and secretary of the Lancaster Brick Company. He later was associated with Haldy Memorials, Inc.
Melvern R. Evans, Sr. was one of Lancaster’s premier architects. He also designed some of the first homes in School Lane Hills. His grandfather and father were both Lancaster architects. The grandfather, John Hantch Evans, is often named Lancaster’s first architect. Melvern Evan’s father was Architect Clifton Evans.
This townhouse’s cross gable has a keystoned lunette window in a modillioned pediment. An elliptical fanlight surmounts the entry, with sidelights. The home faces Musser Park and the Grubb Mansion.
Thanks to Deb Oesch for recently identifying Melvern Evans as the architect for this house.