Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club

Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club is a historic clubhouse and associated outbuildings located at Franklin Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The clubhouse was built in 1905, and consist of a 2 1/2-story main section with a 2-story ell. It is constructed of local fieldstone and lumber, and has gambrel roofs with dormers. The building is in the Colonial Revival style. Also on the property is a stone generator building (1906-1908), ice house, and a garage / carriage house (1908-1909) with a long shed addition (1920s). The club was founded by prominent businessman primarily from Altoona, Pennsylvania.[2]

Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club
Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club is located in Pennsylvania
Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club
Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club is located in the United States
Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club
LocationPennsylvania Route 45, northeast of Franklinville (6501 Clubhouse Lane), Franklin Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°40′28″N 78°02′52″W
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1905
ArchitectSchollar & Hersh
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.91000228[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 1991

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Kristine M. Wilson (August 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-03.


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