Neill-Mauran House
Why it's listed
Built in 1890 at the southeast corner of Cypress and South 22nd Streets in Philadelphia, this four-story brick double house was designed by Wilson Eyre, Jr. and constructed by John Neill of the Pemberton Company, Real Estate. Its massing is asymmetrical and heavy, with a gambrel roof, slate covering, terra cotta ridge caps, and brownstone trim around the twin entries. Bay windows of differing size sit on each front side, and the brickwork includes alternating stringer and header courses. The house is regarded as an early local example of the Medieval Revival style and as a strong example of Eyre's work. It is also valued for its commanding presence in the surrounding streetscape. The original owners, including Neill and Mauran, a partner in the Pemberton Company, do not appear to have lived in either half, suggesting a speculative venture. The interiors were later altered into apartments and an office.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an early local example of the Medieval Revival style and that it occupies a commanding position in the streetscape. It is also presented as an excellent example of the work of Wilson Eyre, Jr., one of Philadelphia's major turn-of-the-century architects. Its massive, asymmetrical massing and varied fenestration are cited as key features.
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 80003614, listed June 30, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 315--317 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia |
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| County | Philadelphia |
| Listed | June 30, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003614 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Wilson Eyre, Jr. (architect); John Neill, of Pemberton Company, Real Estate (builder) |
| Architectural style | Medieval Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.94783, -75.17779 (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 80003614.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6989550
- This listing as JSON
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