Maj. Jared B. Fisher House

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Maj. Jared B. Fisher House
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LocationNortheast of Spring Mills on Pennsylvania Route 45, Gregg Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°51′42″N77°33′22″W / 40.86167°N 77.55611°W / 40.86167; -77.55611 Coordinates: 40°51′42″N77°33′22″W / 40.86167°N 77.55611°W / 40.86167; -77.55611
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1856
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No. 77001147 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 14, 1977

The Maj. Jared B. Fisher House is an historic, American home that is located in Gregg Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1856, this historic structure is a 2½-story, five-bay, brick building with a gable roof. It has a rear kitchen wing with an attached brick, summer kitchen. The building reflects an eclectic combination of Greek Revival and Gothic Revival style architecture. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [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" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes Gregory Ramsey and Madeline L. Cohen (October 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Maj. Jared B. Fisher House" (PDF). Retrieved November 7, 2011.