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Constructed in 1923, the Mele House was built during the second
phase of single-family construction along East Mission Avenue,
between the 200 and 800 block, what is today identified as the
Mission Avenue National Historic District. In 1986, the Mele
House was designated as a contributing historic resource of the
Mission Avenue Historic District. The Mele House is an excellent
example of the Craftsman style and was constructed for Pasquale
(Peter) and Rosina (Rose) Mele, although it was occupied by
numerous family members through the years. An Italian-American
family, Peter and Rose Mele were the first listed occupants.
Peter sold produce as part of the Mele and Son fruit and produce
company located in the old Washington Market, and later the
Central Market, originally located on Main Street (currently
occupied by 809 West Main). The home remained in the Mele family
until 1990. During the property’s period of significance from
1923 to 1990, the Mele House achieved historic significance for
its association with the architectural development and
settlement of the Logan Neighborhood, specifically along East
Mission Avenue, and is additionally architecturally significant
as an example of the Craftsman style.
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