Gristmiller's House

Gristmiller's House, also known as The Miller's House, is a historic home located at Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.  The original building is a one-story limestone structure built in 1782.  A 1 1/2-story brick addition in the Federal style was built in the 1830s.  It is included as part of the Bethlehem Colonial Industrial Quarter.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

History and Description 
The Miller's House was one of the early private, family homes and the first separate residence for the master of a trade constructed after the end of Bethlehem's General Economy in 1760's. Situated adjacent to the 1869 Luckenbach Mill, the home allowed the miller to live close to the mill where he was responsible for grinding grain into flour. It served as a home until the 1970's and currently awaits restoration. The Gristmiller's House is presently under the care of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 

While the building is not currently open to the public, visitors can enjoy the Miller's House Garden, planted on a Germanic four-square pattern from 1870. The garden includes native plants such as a variety of vintage roses and herbs, and is maintained by the Bethlehem Garden Club.

Gallery

References

External links
 Grist Miller's House, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA: 5 photos and 1 photo caption page, at Historic American Buildings Survey
Official Site

Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
Category:Federal architecture in Pennsylvania
Category:Houses completed in 1782
Category:Houses in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Category:National Register of Historic Places in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Category:1782 establishments in Pennsylvania