Project Focus:
The Henry Antes House:
Montgomery County, PA
Historic Structures Report, National Historic Landmark
Nomination, Construction Supervision

The  1736 Henry Antes House is significant for its association with Henry Antes, an important religious, political and social leader who served as the chief architect/master builder for the Moravian Community in the 18th century.  With remarkable integrity, the building and its associated site constitute one of the finest examples of the Germanic building tradition in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Working with Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc., Noble Preservation first successfully nominated the property as a National Historic Landmark, then completed an Historic Structures Report (HSR) which now guides the restoration philosophy for the building and has led to more than $300,000 in additional funding.  The three-volume document provides a complete history of the building's ownership and evolution of the property, as well as an extensive catalog of archival resources and HABS-quality photographic documentation.

Since 1994, Noble Preservation has been involved in coordinating restoration activities at the Antes House.  Tim Noble designed and supervised the installation of a temporary exterior unit which protected the building during replacement of the roof.  Our office has guided sensitive repairs to historic building fabric, and plans to conduct additional research, investigation and supervision as work continues in the early part of 2000.

Henry Antes House, 1736: photograph taken prior to restoration.

Architectural hardware is just one of the many fascinating 18th century features of the Antes House.

Noble Preservation designed a temporary exterior pole building to protect the interior during roof restoration.

Our office has been involved in supervising Antes House restoration activities since 1994.