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William Apollos James House, Lee County (208 N. Dennis Ave., Bishopville)
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Right Oblique Right Front
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Right Rear
Elevation
Right Rear Oblique Rear Elevation #1
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Rear Elevation #2 Rear Carport Carport Detail
Original Front
Porch Turned Column
Left Rear
Elevation
Left Front
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Left Elevation
Detail
Front Porch Detail Facade, Second
Story Detail
Facade, Gable
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Main Entrance
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Interior
Front Stair
Interior
Front Stair
Newel Post
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Fireplace Mantel
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Doorway
Grounds
Pathway
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Grounds
Rose Bush

The William Apollos James House, built in 1903 and substantially altered in 1911, is significant as an example of an early twentieth-century vernacular rendition of a Colonial Revival style residence which grew from a modest Folk Victorian cottage. The house was built in 1903 as a lateral-gabled, one-story Folk Victorian cottage with a center gabled dormer. It was occupied by the James family in January 1904. A second story with hip roof, as well as a hip roofed wraparound porch with boxed classical piers, was added in 1911. The house follows the standard central-hall with four-over-four pattern of rooms. The front door, which is original, is framed by a three-light transom and three lights along each side with square and rectangular underpanels. It is also significant for its association with William Apollos James (1857-1930), prominent state representative, agriculturalist, businessman, and community leader of Lee County. Important too is the collection of historic and interesting flora contained within its ornamental and fruit garden. The house is situated in a setting of mature trees and shrubs, and the historic landscape contributes to the significance of the property. Listed in the National Register October 6, 1999.

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