Stirling (Reading, Pennsylvania)

Stirling is a historic mansion located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1890 and 1892, and is a three-story, 24-room, Châteauesque style dwelling. It was designed by noted Philadelphia architect Theophilus Parsons Chandler Jr. (1845-1928) and built for industrialist James Hervey Sternbergh. It is constructed of squared granite ashlar and features a number of eclectic decorative elements including tall chimneys with decorated caps, a balustraded verandah, steeply pitched gable roofs, and roof dormers.[2] It is now occupied by a bed and breakfast.

Stirling
Stirling, March 2011
Stirling (Reading, Pennsylvania) is located in Pennsylvania
Stirling (Reading, Pennsylvania)
Stirling (Reading, Pennsylvania) is located in the United States
Stirling (Reading, Pennsylvania)
Location1120 Centre Ave., Reading, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°21′9″N 75°56′3″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1890-92
ArchitectTheophilus P. Chandler Jr.
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Renaissance, Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.80003427[1]
Added to NRHPApril 17, 1980

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[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 Michael J. O'Malley (October 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Stirling" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-08.


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