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The Gristmiller's House, also known as The Miller's House, is an historic home which is located in Bethlehem,
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. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.


History and architectural features

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. ''Note:'' This includes and It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.


History and description

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.


Gallery

Image:Gristmiller's House.jpg, Gristmiller's House, February 1969


References


External links


Grist Miller's House, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA
5 photos and 1 photo caption page, at Historic American Buildings Survey
Official Site
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Federal architecture in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1782 Houses in Northampton County, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Northampton County, Pennsylvania 1782 establishments in Pennsylvania