In March 1909, Elias Ritts became engaged and subsequently hired a Pittsburgh and Philidelphia rising-star architect,Maximilian Nirdlinger and his contractor E.E. White to design and build a home for his new bride on the property next to his father's property on Belmont Road. Built to last centuries on a .94 acre lot in a sought after neighborhood using the best materials and expertise of artisans and craftsmen of their time. Mr.Ritts spared no expense in the creation of his home. Nine foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, mahogany doors and paneling, a hand sculptured ceiling in the living room,French doors,stained glass windows,crown mouldings,and a grand staircase made the perfect setting for weddings and social events.The current owners have spent nearly 39 years restoring this home to its former singular elegance of the early 20th century. New kitchen, new light fixtures, new bathrooms, new sewer line, new roof, and new driveway.