Marmaduke Forster House

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 1+12-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.

Marmaduke Forster House
Marmaduke Forster House is located in New York
Marmaduke Forster House
Marmaduke Forster House is located in the United States
Marmaduke Forster House
Location413-415 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, New York
Coordinates41°08′04″N 73°47′23″W / 41.13444°N 73.78972°W / 41.13444; -73.78972
Area0.33 acres (0.13 ha)
Builtc. 1785, c. 1840, 1895
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.11000139[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 22, 2011

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

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