Elm Court (Butler, Pennsylvania)
Elm Court, often referred to as Phillips Mansion, is a historic mansion located in Butler, Pennsylvania, Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Benno Janssen and built in 1929–1930. This 40-room residence is set into a hillside. The house measures 125.7 feet by 159 feet, and is built around a central courtyard. It is constructed of steel reinforced concrete and faced with limestone, marble, and slate. The house features complex slate roofs with many gables, large numbers of rectangular, oriel, and bay windows, interesting chimney treatments, and carved stone detailing reflecting the Tudor Revival style.
Elm Court | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Elm Court courtyard, April 2009 | |
Interactive map showing the location of Elm Court | |
| Location | Between Polk and Elm Sts., Butler, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°52′07″N 79°53′31″W |
| Area | 9.4 acres (3.8 ha) |
| Built | 1929-1930 |
| Built by | Wimer, Harry |
| Architect | Janssen, Benno |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival, Other, Tudor Gothic revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002176 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1979 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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