Cashier's House facts for kids
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Cashier's House and Coach House
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 413 State Street, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | 1839 |
| Architect | William Kelly |
| Architectural style | Egyptian Revival, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001121 (original) 83002241 (increase) |
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| Added to NRHP | January 13, 1972 |
| Boundary increase | March 9, 1983 |
The Cashier's House is a historic three-story building in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is made of brick covered with stucco. This house was built in the Greek Revival style, which was popular in the 1800s. It was officially recognized as an important historical place. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1972. Later, on March 9, 1983, the area around the house that is protected was made larger to include the Coach House.
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What is the History of the Cashier's House?
The Cashier's House was designed by William Kelly, an architect from Philadelphia. It was built in 1839. This house was part of a group of buildings. These included the Coach House and the Old Custom House.
Who Lived in the Cashier's House?
The Cashier's House was first built as a home. It was for the main manager, called the cashier, of the local branch of the Bank of the United States. This bank was located right next door. The bank closed in 1841. However, the cashier continued to live in the house until he passed away in 1843.
In 1850, the house was sold for $4,000. This was half of its original cost. Samuel Woodruff bought the Cashier's House in 1872. The Woodruff family lived there until 1913. Because of them, the house was sometimes called the "Woodruff Residence" or "Woodruff House."
How Was the House Preserved?
The state of Pennsylvania bought the Cashier's House on July 17, 1963. They paid $30,800 for it. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the state worked to restore the house. They also restored the Old Custom House next door.
On March 9, 1983, the protected area of the site was expanded. This new area included the Coach House. On March 12, 2013, the ownership of both the Cashier's House and the Old Custom House changed. They were given to the Erie Art Museum. The museum has been using the Custom House since October 1983.
What is the Coach House?
The Coach House is located on East 4th Street. It was built at the same time as the Old Custom House and the Cashier's House. In 1882, the Coach House was sold to a person who worked with marble. It was sold again in 1904 to a blacksmith. The blacksmith made the house much deeper. He nearly tripled its original size. This was done so he could store heavy machinery inside.
What Does the Cashier's House Look Like?
The Cashier's House is about 30 feet wide. It is also about 125 feet deep. Both the outside of the Cashier's House and the Coach House are in the Greek Revival style. This style often uses columns and grand entrances.
The inside of the Cashier's House is quite special. It is one of the few examples of Egyptian Revival architecture in Pennsylvania. This style uses designs and symbols inspired by ancient Egypt.
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