National Register of Historic Places

Melchinger, Englehart, House

Dover, York County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 11, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000990

About this property

The Englehart Melchinger House in the borough of Dover, York County, Pennsylvania, is the restored home of a prominent 19th Century businessman, Englehart Melchinger. It was built about 1852, and is a rectangular brick building with Greek Revival and Italianate design details. It features an entrance portico with Doric order columns, heavy scroll brackets, and a paneled frieze; and cast iron lintels. Melchinger was the son of Israel Melchinger, an American Revolutionary War Hessian soldier who settled in Dover after the war rather than returning to Germany. Upon his father's death in 1834; Englehart assumed the role of the town's postmaster. He amassed personal wealth through several business ventures, including a lumber company. Melchinger was among the large group of Dover residents who suffered losses when Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart occupied the town on the morning of July 1, 1863, during the Gettysburg campaign. However, the loss of horses and personal property did not have a significant financial effect, and Melchinger prospered. The home, at 5 North Main Street (Pennsylvania State Route 74), was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1992.

Location

5 N. Main St.
Dover, York County, Pennsylvania
40.00174, -76.85039

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Sources

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When was Melchinger, Englehart, House listed on the National Register?

Melchinger, Englehart, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1992.

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Melchinger, Englehart, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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