Herman Simon House, Renaissance Revival mansion in Easton, US.
The Herman Simon House is a Renaissance Revival mansion built from Indiana limestone on a granite foundation, featuring a four-story semi-circular tower. The structure includes a projecting porch and occupies substantial grounds on the property in Northampton County.
The house was built in 1902 for Herman Simon, a German immigrant who made his fortune in silk manufacturing. After Simon's death in 1913, the property changed hands and purposes within the community.
The house served as the YWCA starting in 1930 and later became a gathering space for women and children in the community. Its shift from private residence to public resource shows how grand homes transform into social meeting places over time.
The property spans about half an acre, giving visitors room to view the facade and grounds from different angles. Its location in town makes it easily accessible and clearly visible from the street.
Architect William Morris Michler designed the building in French Chateau style, which sets it apart from other Renaissance Revival houses in the region. Its recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 confirms its architectural significance.
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