8 Summer St., Braddock R. Childs

The Braddock R. Childs House was built in 1849. Like many of its neighbors, it is a Greek Revival front Gable 1 1/2 story home with clapboard siding and a granite foundation. It has a Greek Revival style door surround with side lights, flat pilasters and a simple entablature. In keeping with the period, the windows are 6 over 6 sash. There is a small wall dormer on the right facade.