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Also known as: Joseph Ryerss House; Ryerss Mansion; Robert W. Ryerss Library & Museum (1910)
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1857-1888
BUILT

source: PHMC
c. 1859
BUILT
1888
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Two story rear kitchen built in 1888, tower added after 1888
1888
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Two story rear kitchen built
c. 1908-1910
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Interior altered
c. 1920
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Rear kitchen wing demolished, rear museum extension built, interior renovated

Architect: Zantzinger, Borie & Medary (fl. 1910 - 1929)
1977-1980
ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS

Exterior restored, interior rehabilitated

Architect: Day & Zimmermann (fl. 1912 - present)

 

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