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 1/2-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
Location413-415 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, New York
Coordinates41°08′04″N 73°47′23″W
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]

See also

References
  1. "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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