617 E. Spring

          Built by William W. Adams about 1844, the structure is both architecturally and historically significant.   It is a fine example of Federal period architecture in the Boonslick area.   It served as the home of the Christian Science Church for over 50 years.   The primary façade has an entrance with a four-light transom and flanking pilasters and sidelights.  It sits on a raised basement and is reached by a brick and concrete stoop with steps to the east and west.  The original ell extends to the northwest bay and has a large end chimney.  To the east steps lead up the embankment to an entrance of the hip roofed ell addition extending to the northeast.  This two-room brick wing was added about 1920.