Quay, Rev. Anderson B., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1831 as a brick townhouse on North Baltimore Street in Dillsburg, this two-and-a-half-story residence was constructed for the Rev. Anderson B. Quay, pastor of Monaghan Presbyterian Church. The house was built in the Greek Revival style, with a paneled frieze band, corner block paterae on the lintels, narrow side lights and a transom at the front door. About 1880 it received Italianate window and door hoods, a two-story polygonal bay on the south gable, and Queen Anne spindlework on the porch frieze. The house is regarded as an important northern York County example of nineteenth-century domestic architecture, showing how an older house could be updated in the Victorian period. Its interior retains splayed architraves, paneling, a marble mantel and original pine floors, and its brick sidewalks are original. The surviving combination of the Greek Revival original with its later alterations is the main reason for its listing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an important example of 19th century domestic architecture in northern York County, combining original Greek Revival design with later Italianate and Queen Anne alterations. It is described as an excellent illustration of a mid-19th century townhouse with high-style features, and the nomination states its integrity is well preserved both inside and out.
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 97001255, listed October 24, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 22 N. Baltimore St., Dillsburg |
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| County | York County |
| Listed | October 24, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97001255 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1831 - c. 1880 |
| Architectural style | Italianate; Greek Revival; Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The residence is in excellent condition and is described as in use as a residence with modern amenities. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.11142, -77.03546 (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 97001255.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7317668
- This listing as JSON
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