Peter Spicker House Explained

Peter Spicker House
Coordinates:40.3811°N -76.2369°W
Built:c. 1740, c. 1750, c. 1800
Architecture:Georgian, Pennsylvania German
Added:April 22, 1983
Refnum:83002217

The Peter Spicker House is an historic, American home that is located in Stouchsburg, Marion Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Located in the Stouchsburg Historic District, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

History and architectural features

This historic structure is a native limestone dwelling. Its first section was built circa 1740, with the central portion added circa 1750 and the eastern section circa 1800. It is reflective of the transition from the Germanic to the Georgian style.

The oldest section is stories and three bays wide. The central section is stories and also three bays wide, with a gable and pent roof. The eastern section is also stories, six bays wide, with a gable roof. Also located on the property is a late-eighteenth century, stone, Pennsylvania German bank barn.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is located in the Stouchsburg Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000799_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Peter Spicker House]. 2012-08-22. Ricki Hurwitz. PDF. November 1982.