William C. Sharpless House Explained

William C. Sharpless House
Location:5446 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.03°N -75.1769°W
Built:c. 1886
Architect:Hewitt, G.W.
Architecture:Queen Anne
Added:December 29, 1983
Refnum:83004249

The William C. Sharpless House is an historic, American home that is located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

History and architectural features

Built circa 1886, this historic structure is a three-story, Wissahickon schist, clapboard, and shingle dwelling that was designed in the Queen Anne style. It features decorative quoining, gable, and hipped rooflines, and terra cotta decorative details. A two-story addition was built during the early 1900s. Also located on the property is a contributing brick stable with stone quoining.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

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|H050813_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: William C. Sharpless House]. 2012-07-03. Elizabeth R. Mintz. PDF. July 1983.