As part of the historically rich neighborhood of Springdale is this stately three story brick Georgian Revival house built in 1909 and designed by noted local architect J.A. Dempwolf. According to information from Historic York Inc. , this home features an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival popular from 1750 through 1840. The elements which identify this house as an example of Georgian Revival style include the rectangular footprint, the central hall plan, the balanced, symmetrical facade, three bays, quoined corners, shutters, porches, splayed lintels, articulated keystones, classically inspired molding profiles and columns, multiple-light upper sash over single-light lower sash, the Palladian window, the tripartite window, the gambrel roof and the formal entry. The front entry door is raised panel and framed by beautiful leaded glass sidelights and a semi-ellipse transom. Enter into a vestibule of raised-paneled walls and a mosaic tile floor. The interior of the house features a central hall with raised-paneled walls and moldings and a grand staircase with molded hand rail. The stairway turns at the landing , dramatically lit by the Palladian window, and continues to the second and third floors. The library/family room , living room, dining room and kitchen are accessed from this central hall. The library and living room have large paneled pocket doors and fireplaces, one with gas logs and one that is decorative. The incomparable leaded and stained glass windows plus the many refined details throughout exemplify the grandeur and elegance of the home. At the heart of the house is the state-of-the art kitchen with breakfast room overlooking the beautifully-landscaped back yard with pond and specimen plantings. From its beginning, this beautiful house has provided families a happy home filled with many happy memories such as sliding down the stair railing , roller skating on the third floor and playing baseball in the backyard! Now it is time for you to begin your own history and make your own memories! This home has stood the test of time and will continue for you as well.
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