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.
History
The house was built in 1877 during a period of economic growth in Springfield, Ohio, associated with industrial expansion and urban development.
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.
In the late twentieth century, the building was adaptively reused for community purposes, including use as a women’s shelter.
Architecture
The Pringle–Patric House reflects the characteristics of Italianate architecture, including:
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.
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.
Preservation and current use
The building has been preserved and repurposed for community use, demonstrating adaptive reuse of historic residential structures.
See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Clark County, Ohio Italianate architecture in the United States
References
External links National Park Service database