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CityViewNC.com | 35 Hillside Avenue is also part of Haymount's designation in the National Register of Historic Districts. Colonial Revival became popular in the 1890s through the 1900s when prosperous Americans began to appreciate their colonial history and build homes depicting the architecture of early colonial America. Characteristics of Colonial Revival include a symmetrical front façade, such as evenly spaced windows on both sides of the front entrance, which is often endowed with decorative crown pediments and columns. "The house was built by the prominent Rankin family and it's a wonderful example of Colonial Revival, which contributes to Fayetteville's stock of historic properties," said neighbor Bruce Daws, the city of Fayetteville's Historic Properties manager. "There was no money spared as far as building materials," Daws said, noting that the Rankins owned a lumber company. "You can walk dormer end to dormer end in the attic, which is entirely constructed of cedar," he said. The house is located about a mile west of Market Square, just off the Hay Street axis. For the Claytons, it is a perfect location. It's only about a half mile to their offices and a mile to their church, the First Baptist Church on Old and Anderson streets. Their backyard abuts Bragg Boulevard where, when the backyard foliage is sparse, one can see cars coming over the Rowan Street Bridge. One can also see Fayetteville's limited skyline, the Systel Building and enjoy the concerts at Festival Park without ever leaving the back deck. But Rob says that will soon pass when the bridge is moved and Above and Right | An updated kitchen contributes to the functionality of the home, while the high ceilings, wooden floors and spacious size of the dining room speaks to the era in which it was built.

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