Poth and Schmidt Development Houses

The Poth and Schmidt Development Houses is a set of six, historic, American double houses located in the Powelton Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Poth and Schmidt Development Houses
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses (rear), May 2010
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses is located in Philadelphia
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses is located in Pennsylvania
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses is located in the United States
Poth and Schmidt Development Houses
Location3306-3316 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°57′27″N 75°11′26″W / 39.95750°N 75.19056°W / 39.95750; -75.19056
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1890
ArchitectDilks, A. W.
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.83002276[1]
Added to NRHPApril 21, 1983

These houses were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

History and architectural features

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Built in 1890, these historic structures are three-story brick buildings that were designed in the Queen Anne style. They feature mansard roofs with terra cotta shingles, front porches, and projecting three-story bay windows. The house that is located at 3314-3316 Arch Street has a corner tower.[2]

These houses were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "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 George E. Thomas (May 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Poth and Schmidt Development Houses" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-03.