This contributing, c.l910 residence is attributed to the local builder/designer, Jim Hall, who was responsible for some of the hamlet’s most notable early-twentieth century residences, including those at Nos. 42 and 50 Elm Street. Like its neighbors, this building features overall planned asymmetry. It has 1/1 and diamond-pane sash, wrap“around-story porch, pilasters and dentilated cornice trim. There is also a non-contributing modern garage on the property.
Queen Anne details include asymmetry of massing, fenestration and roof lines. Diamond panes of upper sash. Large, wrap-around porch. Note the conical porch roof suggesting a tower. Originally included a ‘widow’s walk’ at the squared peak. Called “Free Classic” by virtue of the classical details such as porch columns (not posts), Palladian type window, eaves dentils and capped corner boards implying pilasters. Color scheme is appropriate though not original.
Mary Louise Murray purchased the property from the Richards sisters (Richards Library) in 1901. The house was built c. 1910. Her brother Bertram E. Murray next owned it until he built a home on 4th Ave. He sold it to Patrick Cunningham in 1931. His son Dr. John Cunningham opened his medical practice in August of that year in that house. He practiced there until his retirement in 1973. Records show he delivered nearly 250 babies in homes in Warrensburg.
Queen Anne details include asymmetry of massing, fenestration and roof lines. Diamond panes of upper sash. Large, wrap-around porch. Note the conical porch roof suggesting a tower. Originally included a ‘widow’s walk’ at the squared peak. Called “Free Classic” by virtue of the classical details such as porch columns (not posts), Palladian type window, eaves dentils and capped corner boards implying pilasters. Color scheme is appropriate though not original.
Mary Louise Murray purchased the property from the Richards sisters (Richards Library) in 1901. The house was built c. 1910. Her brother Bertram E. Murray next owned it until he built a home on 4th Ave. He sold it to Patrick Cunningham in 1931. His son Dr. John Cunningham opened his medical practice in August of that year in that house. He practiced there until his retirement in 1973. Records show he delivered nearly 250 babies in homes in Warrensburg.
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Dr. John Cunningham
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Dr. John Cunningham opened his medical practice at 44 Elm Street in Warrensburg on August 1, 1931. At that time, there were four other doctors in town, two of whom were semi-retired. He was born in Long Lake in 1903, the son of Patrick J. and Kathleen Cunningham. After graduating from North Creek High School, he attended Union College and received his M.D. degree from Albany Medical College. Other than his four years in the Army during World War II, he served the citizens of Warrensburg until his retirement in 1973. Records show that he delivered nearly 250 babies in homes in Warrensburg. His home and office were on Elm Street. His wife, Helen (Lepper) Cunningham taught school in Warrensburg for 13 years. They had three children, Patricia, John E (Jack) Jr. and Mary Anne. Jack also became a physician.
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