Fisher, Maj. Jared B., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1856 as a brick house in Spring Mills, Centre County, the Major Jared B. Fisher residence is a 2¼-story gable-roofed building with a symmetrical five-bay facade, six-over-six windows and a Greek Revival entablature with Doric piers framing the entrance. Its interior keeps the symmetry of the exterior, with wide, eared moldings and an elegant stairway with a cherry handrail. The house has changed little over time, which early photographs document, and it is regarded as an excellent example of rural Pennsylvania architecture from the years just before the Civil War, combining Greek Revival and Gothic details. Fisher was born in Berks County in 1829 and moved to Centre County in 1842. He took over his father's milling and merchandising interests in 1866 and became one of the county's leading merchants. He also held early county military posts, including captain of the Marion Infantry and Brigade Inspector of the Third Brigade, 14th Division.
Significance in brief: The nomination describes the house as an excellent example of rural Pennsylvania architecture from the years just before the Civil War, combining Greek Revival and Gothic devices and reflecting the start of Victorian eclecticism. It also links the house to Fisher, a prominent Centre County merchant and an important figure in early county military organizations.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 77001147, listed September 14, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Spring Mills on PA 45, Spring Mills |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Listed | September 14, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001147 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1856 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival + Italianate elements |
| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The house is in excellent state of preservation and is well cared for. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.86187, -77.55586 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 77001147.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6737287
- This listing as JSON
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