This two-story frame dwelling, which originally included only five rooms, was conveyed in trust for Sallie E., also known as Sarah E., Clark, and her children on February IS, 1890, from the Estate of William S. Patton. Mr. Patton was a principal in the respected banking firm of Win S. Patton, Sons & Co., established in 1865. 

In 1915, the home was sold to two sisters, Mrs. Posey W. Ashworth and Florence M. Ramey, for $2800. Mrs. Ramey was a grocer at the corner of Dame and Green streets. The 1925 City Directory lists the family business, Ramey & Ashworth, Inc., as dealing in real estate, rentals, loans, and general insurance at its office in the Dudley Building. 

In 1928, the home was sold for $5500 to Elsie G. Anglin, who resided there with her husband, William B. Anglin. Mr. Anglin was employed as a mechanic at the city’s Light & Power Station, and later in 1930, became the Chief Engineer of the City Electric Plant. Mrs. Anglin, who was widowed in 1943, lived in the Pine Street home until 1%9 when she moved to 133 Holbrook Avenue. Purchased by E.C. Gerringer in 1972, the first tenants were Robert Conington and Alex Crawley. The home was used as a rental, including a period in 1986 when it was an Averett College fraternity house, until it was purchased by the current owners at an auction in 1988. Determined to purchase and restore, Mr. Wellbank and Mr. Maddox finalized the transaction with a bank credit card because no lender would assume the risk of financing even at the sales price of $2700. 

When the owners started to stabilize the structure, the right back corner of the stairwell had to be raised eighteen inches from settling due to a leaking roof. The kitchen was originally a wraparound porch, part of which served as a pantry before becoming the first full bath. The first kitchen was across the hall in a totally separate building connected by a breezeway to the home. 

The furniture in the dining room, which was an addition, is older than the home. The Empire table and chairs date from the 1870’s. The china cabinet was brought to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania in 1913 by Mr. Maddox’s grandfather. In the formal parlor, the rug in front of the fireplace is a Tabriz, and the Queen Anne furniture is cherry. his restoration in progress provides a glimmer of hope for other property owners on the street.