Marmaduke Forster House Explained

Marmaduke Forster House
Location:	413-415 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, New York
Coordinates:	41.1344°N -73.7897°W
Built:	c. 1785, c. 1840, 1895
Architecture:	Gothic Revival, Queen Anne
Added:	February 22, 2011
Refnum:	11000139^[1]

Marmaduke Forster House, also known as the Forster-Hobby-Washburn House, is an historic home located in Pleasantville, Westchester County, New York. The original section of the house was built about 1785 by Marmaduke Forster, a colonial carpenter from New York City, as a -story, timber frame dwelling. It was remodeled and enlarged in the 19th century, first about 1840 in the Gothic Revival style and again in 1895 by architect George P. Washburn.^[2] This later modification added Queen Anne style elements - an octagonal turret on the front facade and a chateau wing with 20 colored glass panes. The house features a rambling 80-feet verandah with elaborate woodwork. The house was renovated in 2007, and a two-story addition built.^[3] Currently it houses small business offices.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.^[1]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in northern Westchester County, New York

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. 2011-03-25. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 3/14/11 through 3/18/11. National Park Service.
2. Web site: Marmaduke Forster House.
3. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Marmaduke Forster House. December 2010. 2012-08-05. Charles H. Henkels. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying eight photos.