Brinton 1704 House, Oakland Road (Birmingham Township), Dilworthtown, Chester County, PA

Significance: This early (1704) stone house, although restored, retains much of its original architectural design and is representative of the larger type of dwelling house of a Chester County English Quaker.
Survey number: HABS PA-1258
Building/structure dates: 1704 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: ca. 1825- ca. 1830 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1881 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1954 Subsequent Work
Building/structure dates: 1829 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 67000018

Thomas Eakins (July 25, 1844 – June 25, 1916) - American realist painter, photographer, and sculptor, born in Philadelphia, a pioneer in the field of photography. He was one of the first artists to use photography as a tool for studying the human form and movement. He took photographs of his students and used them as references for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Eakins is best known for his portraits, figure paintings, and illustrations of sporting events, particularly rowing. He died in 1916.