Davies House (Berks County, Pennsylvania) facts for kids
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Davies House
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| Location | Berkley Rd., Ontelaunee Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1767-1772 |
| Built by | Parvin, William; Davies, Edward & Luke |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001530 |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1982 |
Davies House, also known as "Twin Spruce," is a historic home located in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1767 and 1772, and is a 2 1/2-story, fieldstone dwelling with a gable roof. It has a two-story, stone and frame addition to the west, with a one-story half gable addition on that. The additions were completed by 1835. It is Georgian in style with Federal style details. Also on the property is a contributing stone smokehouse / cold cellar.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
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