George and Gladys Scheidemantel House, Arts and Crafts movement house in East Aurora, United States.
The George and Gladys Scheidemantel House is a two-story wood frame home with American Foursquare and Craftsman architectural features. It displays an overhanging gable roof and an attic dormer with a shed roof, typical of the Arts and Crafts design from this period.
The house was designed in 1910 by William Roth, a lead carpenter at the Roycroft workshops. It was built for George Scheidemantel, who later managed the workshop's leather production from 1915 to 1918.
The house displays objects and furnishings from the Arts and Crafts movement that show how residents lived within this artistic tradition. Visitors can see handcrafted pieces and decorated items that reflect the values of the people who made and lived with them.
The house is managed as a museum that opens during the warmer months of the year. Plan your visit during this seasonal period and expect limited opening times, so checking ahead before going is a good idea.
The house belonged to someone connected with the renowned Roycroft artisan community, a movement that emphasized handcraftsmanship and simple living. This connection reveals an important chapter of early 1900s America, when artists and craftspeople lived and worked together in intentional communities.
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