Coatesville in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House
The Lukens National Historic District
Photographed By Eric Milask,
1. Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House Marker
Graystone Mansion is Coatesville's most architecturally significant residence and was the home of Abram Francis Huston who succeeded his father, Dr. Charles Huston as president of the Lukens Iron & Steel Company in 1897. A grandson of Rebecca Lukens, A.F. Huston built Graystone in 1889, the same year he married Alice Calley. He lived there until his death in 1930. Graystone was sold to the city of Coatesville in 1938, and served as City Hall from 1939 until 1992. Philadelphia architects Cope & Stewardson designed Graystone and its matching carriage house, employing the Collegiate Gothic styling for which the firm is famous. The mansion's stately exterior of stone and slate is complemented by an equally handsome interior of fine wood beams, carved panels, and decorative mantels. A spacious lawn studded with specimen trees provide an appropriate setting for this architectural gem. Graystone remains largely intact despite long use as a municipal office. The Graystone Society acquired the property in 1995 and is undertaking the restoration of the mansion and its grounds.
Erected 1998 by Graystone Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 58.914′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lukens Executive Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lukens Huston House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Lukens Huston House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Modern Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lukens Mill - Early 1900s (about 400 feet away); Brandywine Mansion (about 400 feet away); Terracina (about 400 feet away); The Making of the Trees (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coatesville.
More about this marker. There are four pictures featured on this interpretive. At the top right is a black and white vintage picture of Graystone. The bottom left holds a black and white picture of the main staircase found in the Great Hall. The bottom middle pictures a black and white photo of the dining room and there is a color portrait of Abram Francis Huston found on the lower right of the interpretive.
Regarding Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House.
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
2. Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House Marker Close-Up
Also see . . .
1. Lukens Historic District NRHP Nomination Form. This is the original nomination form which gives a detailed narrative of Graystone courtesy of the NRHP. (Submitted on June 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)
2. Lukens Historic District Narrative. This is the local historic district's webpage which offers a comprehensive narrative of Graystone Mansion. (Submitted on June 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
3. Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House Marker
Photographed By Eric Milask,
4. Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House Marker
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
5. Graystone - Abram Francis Huston House Marker
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
6. Dining Room
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
7. Main Staircase in the Great Hall
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
8. Abram Francis Huston
Photographed By Eric Milask, January 2, 2012
9. Graystone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 13, 2013, by Eric Milask of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
