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Forry House
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Forry House, November 2010
Forry House is located in Pennsylvania
Forry House
Location in Pennsylvania
Forry House is located in the United States
Forry House
Location in the United States
Location 149 N. Newberry St., York, Pennsylvania
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built 1809
Built by Forry, Rudolph
NRHP reference No. 77001208
Added to NRHP December 27, 1977

The Forry House is a really old and special home located in York, a city in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built a long, long time ago in 1809. Imagine, that's over 200 years old!

Discovering the Forry House

This historic house was built by a person named Rudolph Forry. It's a two-and-a-half-story building. This means it has two full floors and a smaller half-floor, usually in the attic area.

The house is made from limestone, which is a strong, natural rock. It has a "gable roof," which is a common roof style that slopes down on two sides, forming a triangle at each end. You can also see two brick chimneys, one on each end of the house.

Why is the Forry House Important?

The Forry House is important because it's considered a historic place. In 1977, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government.

Being on this list means the building is important to the history of the country, state, or local area. It helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them. The Forry House is a great example of homes built in Pennsylvania during the early 1800s.

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