Pringle-Patric House
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Pringle–Patric House | |
 Front façade of the Pringle–Patric House | |
| Location | 1316 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio, United States |
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| Built | 1877 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
39°55′26″N 83°47′10″W / 39.924°N 83.786°W
The Pringle–Patric House is a historic residence located in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Constructed in 1877, the house is an example of Italianate architecture, a style widely used in American domestic design during the nineteenth century.[1]
The house was built in 1877 during a period of economic growth in Springfield, Ohio, associated with industrial expansion and urban development.[2]
It was originally constructed as a private residence and is associated with the Pringle and later the Patric families, from whom it derives its name.[3]
In the late twentieth century, the building was adaptively reused for community purposes, including use as a women’s shelter.[3]
Architecture
The Pringle–Patric House reflects the characteristics of Italianate architecture, including:[4]
- Low-pitched roof
- Wide overhanging eaves with decorative brackets
- Tall, narrow windows
- Vertical emphasis in façade design
- Brick construction
These features were influenced by nineteenth-century architectural pattern books.[5]
Significance
The house represents the architectural character of late nineteenth-century residential development in Springfield, Ohio, and reflects broader trends in middle-class housing and urban growth.[3]
Preservation and current use
The building has been preserved and repurposed for community use, demonstrating adaptive reuse of historic residential structures.[3]