Enoch Wright House facts for kids
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Enoch Wright House
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| Location | 815 Venetia Rd., Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1815 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000466 |
| Added to NRHP | May 24, 2007 |
The Enoch Wright House is a special old building located in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was built around 1815 by a man named Enoch Wright. He built it on land that his father, Joshua Wright, had owned since about 1772. The Wright family lived in this house for many years, until 1862. After that, they started renting it out to other people. In 1972, the family gave the house to the Peters Creek Historical Society. Today, the society uses the Enoch Wright House as a museum, where people can visit and learn about its history.
What Makes the Enoch Wright House Special?
The Enoch Wright House is a great example of Federal architecture. This style was popular in the United States after the American Revolution. Buildings in this style often look balanced and grand, with simple, elegant designs.
How Was the House Built?
The people who built the Enoch Wright House were very clever! They made the bricks for the house right there on the property. This saved a lot of time and effort, as they didn't have to bring bricks from far away.
The house was designed to be lived in by two families at once. This is why it has separate kitchens on each end of the building. Imagine having two kitchens in one house! It also has 12 rooms, and every single room has its own fireplace. That must have kept everyone very warm during cold Pennsylvania winters.
The House as a Museum
Today, the Enoch Wright House is cared for by the Peters Creek Historical Society. A historical society is a group of people who work to preserve and share the history of a local area. They often collect old objects, documents, and buildings to help people learn about the past. By turning the Enoch Wright House into a museum, the society helps visitors understand what life was like in Peters Township many years ago.
