Robinson-Pavey House facts for kids
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Robinson-Pavey House
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Front and western end
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 421 W. Court St., Washington Court House, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1850 |
| Architectural style | Carpenter Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000638 |
| Added to NRHP | April 23, 1987 |
The Robinson-Pavey House is an old and important home in Washington Court House, Ohio, United States. It's named after the first two important people who lived there. This house is now known as a special historic site.
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A Look at the Robinson-Pavey House
The Robinson-Pavey House was built using wooden boards on its outside walls. Its base, called a foundation, is made of strong sandstone. The roof is covered with asphalt, and the house has cool details made of wood and iron.
Unique Gothic Style
This house is a great example of Gothic Revival style. You can see this in the fancy wooden decorations, called bargeboards, at the ends of its tall, pointed roofs, known as gables. The roof is very steep.
There's also a smaller gable on the side. It has a special shutter-covered window above the main front door. This window is shaped like a pointed arch, called an ogive window.
Special Details
The house has two doors. Both doors have small but very detailed carved wood trim and decorative supports, called brackets. These small touches make the house truly unique.
Who Lived Here?
The Robinson-Pavey House has an interesting history with two important families.
The Robinson Family
In 1849, a man named John H. Robinson moved to Washington Court House. He decided to build this house. John Robinson was part-owner of his family's textile factory, which made cloth. He moved into the house in 1850. He owned the home until 1861.
The Pavey Family
In 1861, John Robinson sold the house to Madison Pavey. Madison Pavey was a local lawyer. He was also well-known for helping to start the Bank of Fayette.
A Recognized Historic Place
In 1987, the Robinson-Pavey House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States. The house earned this honor because of its special and unique architecture. At that time, it was one of only two Gothic Revival style houses in the entire city.
