It was built in 1948 for Frederick W. Stein, the founder and president of the Steinlite Corporation, and his wife, née Helen Moore.

[2] Stein's company sold the Steinlite Moisture Tester.

[2] The house was designed by George J. Davidson and G. Alden Krider in the Classical Revival architectural style.

[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 14, 2004.

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