Hottenstein Mansion
Hottenstein Mansion | |
 Hottenstein Mansion, October 2007 | |
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| Location | 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Kutztown on U.S. Route 222, Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°32′6″N 75°44′36″W / 40.53500°N 75.74333°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1783 |
| Built by | Hottenstein, David |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001091[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1972 |
The Hottenstein Mansion, also known as Huddestystettle, is an American historic home which is located in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
History and architectural features
[edit]Built in 1783, his historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, limestone dwelling with red sandstone accents, and was designed in the Georgian style. A rear kitchen addition dates to the mid-nineteenth century. It has a high-pitched gable roof and features a small portico that is supported by Doric order columns and pilasters.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "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 2012-08-26. Note: This includes Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks (April 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Hottenstein Mansion" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-08-22.
External links
[edit]- "Moratorium on demolitions in Maxatawny Township a possibility: Officials could develop plan to protect historic properties, expert says," Reading Eagle, Ron Devlin, September 15, 2012[permanent dead link]
