Paschall House, Spruce & Mattis Streets, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Significance: This row house-with Stafford's Tavern next door-was built about 1760 and transferred from Michael Sisk, plasterer, to Benjamin Paschall, cordwainer, when new the half gambrel roof, shed dormer and plaster cove cornice are typical of the period. The small sliding sash in the rear is a unique survival in 1965 the house was combined with Stafford's Tavern and restored as a museum called "a man full of trouble."

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-65

Survey number: HABS PA-128-B

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1933 - 1970

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