A structure of the mid-Victorian era, Reymer House is more a reflection of the Eclectic Movement, which began in the last decades of the nineteenth century. Its simplicity and severity of style is an alliance of the Richardsonian brick domestic tradition common to Pittsburgh at that time with the characteristics of Colonial Revival.

Although lacking the historical decorative crown over the front door supported by pilasters, the three-story, 51- by 61-foot rectangular brick structure features a 3-ranked facade with symmetrically balanced windows and center door, reminiscent of the Colonial Georgian or Adams tradition. The ornately carved, 10-foot-high walnut double doors are the focal point of the front facade. Knobs and escutcheons are polished brass. The 3-ranked facade is repeated at the second and third levels.

Only a small percentage of Colonial Revival houses are three stories high, and, like them, Reymer House has a low-pitched, standing-seam tin, hipped roof. Two decorative borders of patterned brick near the eaves add a fanciful touch to the almost stark, totally business-like exterior.

An additional bit of gingerbread is found in the elaborate frame canopy which covers the back porch, and a cast-iron fence which runs along the front and side of the house.

A two-story brick carriage house (as yet unrestored) sits at the back of the property. It is one of the last remaining in Manchester.

::Origins::

::Jacob Reymer::

::Interior Description::