The front face of the George Hunt Pendleton House, with a not so historically accurate blue/white color scheme, constructed in the French Second Empire style; which is a combination of European styles, notably the Baroque, often combined with mansard roofs.

The George Hunt Pendleton House in Cincinnati, Ohio, a National Historic Landmark, was home to George Pendleton, a key figure in drafting the Pendleton Act of 1883, which established the modern merit-based civil service system in the United States. The house’s significance transcends its striking French Second Empire architecture, serving as a physical reminder of the importance of civil service reform and the sacrifices made to achieve it. Today, the house stands as a place to reflect on the past and learn from the lessons of history.