Marmaduke Forster House, also known as the Forster-Hobby-Washburn House, is an historic home located in Pleasantville, Westchester County, New York. The original section of the house was built about 1785 by Marmaduke Forster, a colonial carpenter from New York City, as a 1+1⁄2-story, timber frame dwelling. It was remodeled and enlarged in the 19th century, first about 1840 in the Gothic Revival style and again in 1895 by architect George P. Washburn.[2] This later modification added Queen Anne style elements - an octagonal turret on the front facade and a chateau wing with 20 colored glass panes. The house features a rambling 80-feet verandah with elaborate woodwork. The house was renovated in 2007, and a two-story addition built.[3] Currently it houses small business offices.
Marmaduke Forster House | |
.jpg) | |
   | |
| Location | 413-415 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, New York |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°08′04″N 73°47′23″W / 41.13444°N 73.78972°W |
| Area | 0.33 acres (0.13 ha) |
| Built | c. 1785, c. 1840, 1895 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000139[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 22, 2011 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 3/14/11 through 3/18/11. National Park Service. 2011-03-25.
- ^ "Marmaduke Forster House".
- ^ Charles H. Henkels (December 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Marmaduke Forster House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2012-08-05. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".
External links
edit
Media related to Marmaduke Forster House at Wikimedia Commons
