Hottenstein Mansion Explained

Hottenstein Mansion
Location:	2 miles (3.2 km) east of Kutztown on U.S. Route 222, Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:	40.535°N -75.7433°W
Built:	1783
Builder:	Hottenstein, David
Architecture:	Georgian
Added:	June 22, 1972
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	72001091

The Hottenstein Mansion, also known as Huddestystettle, is an American historic home which is located in Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

History and architectural features

Built in 1783, his historic structure is a -story, limestone dwelling with red sandstone accents, and was designed in the Georgian style. A rear kitchen addition dates to the mid-nineteenth century. It has a high-pitched gable roof and features a small portico that is supported by Doric order columns and pilasters.^[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

External links

• "Moratorium on demolitions in Maxatawny Township a possibility: Officials could develop plan to protect historic properties, expert says," Reading Eagle, Ron Devlin, September 15, 2012

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. 2012-08-26. 2007-07-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20070721014609/https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp. dead. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000960_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Hottenstein Mansion]. 2012-08-22. Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. PDF. April 1972.