Gristmiller's House
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The Gristmiller's House, also known as The Miller's House, is an historic home which is located in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The original building is a one-story limestone structure that was built in 1782. A one-and-one-half-story brick addition in the Federal style was added during the 1830s. It is included as part of the Bethlehem Colonial Industrial Quarter. The Miller's House was one of the early private, family homes and the first separate residence for the master of a trade constructed after the end of Bethlehem's General Economy in the 1760s. Situated adjacent to the Luckenbach Mill, which was erected in 1869, the home allowed the miller to live close to the mill, where he was responsible for grinding grain into flour. It served as a home until the 1970s and currently awaits restoration. The Gristmiller's House is presently under the care of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. While the building is not currently open to the public, visitors can enjoy the Miller's House Garden, planted on a Germanic four-square pattern from 1870. The garden includes native plants such as a variety of vintage roses and herbs, and is maintained by the Bethlehem Garden Club. Media related to Gristmiller's House at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. PA-1144, "Grist Miller's House, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA", 5 photos, 1 photo caption page, supplemental material
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When was Gristmiller's House listed on the National Register?
Gristmiller's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1973.
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Gristmiller's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The period of significance for Gristmiller's House is recorded as the industrial era.
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