Sturgeon House facts for kids
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| Location | 4302 Avonia Road Fairview, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | c. 1838 |
| Built by | Samuel C. Sturgeon |
| Architectural style | Federal, Saltbox |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003490 |
| Added to NRHP | December 10, 1980 |
The Sturgeon House is a special old house in Fairview, Pennsylvania. It was built around 1838. This house is known for its unique "saltbox" shape. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Fairview Area Historical Society runs the Sturgeon House as a museum. It helps people learn about history.
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What Makes the Sturgeon House Special?
The Sturgeon House is located where Water Street and Avonia Road meet. This house is a rare example of a "saltbox" style home in northwestern Pennsylvania. It also has a unique porch that is set back into the side of the house.
How the House Was Built
The house has strong stone walls at its base. On top of these walls are heavy wooden beams called sills. These sills have special cuts to hold large log beams. The roof of the house is slanted at a 30-degree angle. The front door has fancy decorations around it. These decorations include a cornice and pilasters, which are flat columns. They are in a style called Federal architecture.
The History of the Sturgeon House
The Sturgeon family were some of the first settlers in what is now Fairview Township. Jeremiah and William Sturgeon bought land here in 1797. They helped travelers by setting up places for coaches to stop. This was after the first road from Erie to Cleveland, Ohio, was built in 1805.
From Sturgeonville to Fairview
The Sturgeon family founded a community called Sturgeonville. This community later grew into the town of Fairview. The Sturgeon House was built around 1838 by Samuel C. Sturgeon. It was one of several homes built by the Sturgeon family. A part of the house on the south side might have been added in the early 1850s.
A Museum for Everyone
In 1979, a descendant of Jeremiah Sturgeon sold the house. It was bought by the Fairview Area Historical Society. The house was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980. Now, it serves as a museum. It teaches visitors about the history of the area and the Sturgeon family.
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