Substantially remodeled in 2021, this three-bay, triple-pile bungalow has a side gabled roof form with deep eaves, a gabled front dormer with a pair of six light casement windows, and a gable roof wing to the rear. It retains its wood siding and deep eaves, although brackets visible before the renovation have been removed. Modern six-over-one double hung windows, a six-light craftsman style front door, a concrete foundation, and rebuilt brick porch piers show the renovation. It shares a driveway and parking area with 1702 Fayetteville and has some similarities in exterior materials.
James G. and Rosanna Trice Mason were the original owners of 1704 Fayetteville. The couple married in 1912. James G. Mason was born in Chatham County, North Carolina. He worked in Durham at the American Tobacco Company as a tobacco laborer. He passed away in 1966.
Rosanna Trice Mason was born and raised in Durham County, where she also had her primary education. She eventually taught at New Hope School in Chatham County. While in Chatham County, she attended New Hope Baptist Church. After moving to Durham, she worked as a domestic worker. She also started to attend White Rock Baptist Church, which she was involved with as a deaconess and a member of the Hattie E. Shepard Bible Class. Rosanna was tragically killed when she was hit by a car in 1975. She was outside of her home at 1704 Fayetteville, when she stepped into the street and was struck by a car.
Rosanna and James had one son, Otis Mason, who sadly passed away at just two years old.
Rosanna and James also had one daughter together, Ruth Mason Sims. Ruth was raised in the home. She married Neafiel Sims in 1943, which led her to relocate to Washington, D.C. While in D.C., Ruth worked as a laborer for the Bureau of Engraving and Neafiel worked as a clerk for the State Department. Neafiel also served in the U.S. Army. Ruth and Neafiel are both buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Sources:
Durham Sun
Carolina Times
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