Goose-Pie House, English Baroque house in Whitehall, London
The two-story building featured seven bays in its main elevation with three large round-arched windows and iron-railed balconies on the first floor.
Architect John Vanbrugh constructed this residence in 1701 using brick and stone from the Palace of Whitehall, which had burned down in 1698.
Jonathan Swift referred to the building as Goose-Pie House in his 1703 poem due to its unusual mix of elevations and projecting elements.
The house stood on a plot measuring 60 feet east to west and 85 feet north to south, facing the Great Court at Whitehall.
The central three bays displayed rustication on both floors, while the outer sections projected outward like towers with distinct rectangular windows.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: John Vanbrugh
Architectural style: English Baroque
GPS coordinates: 51.50520,-0.12520
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:31
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