T. M. Kurtz House

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T. M. Kurtz House
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Kurtz House, April 2012
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Location312 W. Mahoning St., Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°56′35″N78°58′22″W / 40.94306°N 78.97278°W / 40.94306; -78.97278
Arealess than one acre
Built1904
Built byPark, Henry C.; Harl, McKean
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No. 88001158 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 28, 1988

The T. M. Kurtz House, also known as the Pennsylvania Memorial Home, is an historic, American home that is located in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1904, this historic structure is a three-story, L-shaped, brick dwelling that was designed in the Colonial Revival-style. It features a broad verandah and bow-front bay windows.

It was the home of Theodore M. Kurtz (1868-1945), a prominent local businessman and member of the Pennsylvania State Senate. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. [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 David L. Taylor (March 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: T. M. Kurtz House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-02.