Gregg, Andrew, Homestead
Also known as: Bernard P. Taylor Residence
Why it's listed
Built circa 1825 in Penns Valley, the Andrew Gregg Homestead is a two-story limestone farmhouse with a gabled roof and an L-shaped plan. The front section is coursed, cut limestone with a five-bay facade and a central elliptical arch above the entrance. Inside, two large first-floor rooms with substantial fireplaces flank a central hall with open-well stairs. A one-story frame summer kitchen, once used to feed farm hands, extends from the rear. Andrew Gregg, Jr. built the house after marrying in 1824; his father-in-law, John Irvin, was a stonemason. The house is regarded as one of the finest residences in the county and as the sole surviving monument to the Gregg family, whose members included a United States Senator and Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Commonwealth. Its skilled masonry and well-preserved interior explain its importance for understanding rural Pennsylvania building in the early nineteenth century.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house displays excellent design and craftsmanship and is a well-preserved example of its type. It is described as the only remaining structure associated with the Gregg family, whose members held local, state and national offices. The house is also tied to Andrew Gregg, Jr., who was active in agriculture, navigation and iron production.
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 77001141, listed July 28, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2 mi. E of Centre Hall off PA 192, Centre Hall |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Listed | July 28, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001141 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1825 |
| Architect / builder | Andrew Gregg, Jr. (builder/contractor) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular with Georgian elements |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored; 20th-century rear addition |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.86477, -77.63914 (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 77001141.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4757173
- This listing as JSON
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