John P. Jefferson House

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John P. Jefferson House
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John P. Jefferson House, July 2012
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Location119 Market St., Warren, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 41°50′41″N79°8′45″W / 41.84472°N 79.14583°W / 41.84472; -79.14583 Coordinates: 41°50′41″N79°8′45″W / 41.84472°N 79.14583°W / 41.84472; -79.14583
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1890
ArchitectUhdey, Christian
NRHP reference No. 85000996 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 9, 1985

The John P. Jefferson House, also known as the Jefferson Tea House and YWCA Residence, is an historic American home that is located in Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1890, this historic structure is a three-story, stone and shingled dwelling that was designed in a Richardsonian Romanesque style. It features a steep hipped roof, four tall chimney stacks, a semi-circular turret, porch supported by massive stone columns, and bay windows. [2] The Jefferson House is currently occupied by the administrative offices of the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-06-06.Note: This includes Chase Putnam and Quinn Smith (December 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: John P. Jefferson House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-06.