Englehart Melchinger House facts for kids
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Englehart Melchinger House
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As viewed from Main Street
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 5 North Main Street Dover, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1852 |
| Architect | Washington Rodgers Michael Link |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000990 |
| Added to NRHP | August 12, 1992 |
The Englehart Melchinger House is a historic home in Dover, Pennsylvania. It was built around 1852 for Englehart Melchinger, a successful businessman from the 1800s. This brick house shows off two cool styles: Greek Revival and Italianate.
You'll notice its grand entrance with Doric columns and fancy decorations. It also has strong lintels made of cast iron above the windows.
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Who Was Englehart Melchinger?
Englehart Melchinger's father, Israel Melchinger, was a Hessian soldier during the American Revolutionary War. Instead of going back to Germany after the war, he decided to stay in Dover.
When his father passed away in 1834, Englehart took over as the town's postmaster. He was very good at business and earned a lot of money. One of his successful businesses was a lumber company.
The House During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Dover was affected by the Gettysburg Campaign. On July 1, 1863, soldiers from the Confederate States Army came through the town.
Many people in Dover, including Englehart Melchinger, lost horses and other personal items during this time. However, these losses did not stop Melchinger from continuing to do well in his businesses. He remained a prosperous man.
A Historic Landmark
The Englehart Melchinger House is located at 5 North Main Street. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1992. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Images for kids
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Rear view of the house
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View of the house from the south
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