Stone Barn, circa 1795, Route 342, South of Wawaset Bridge, Wawaset, C...
Survey number: HABS PA-5237 Building/structure dates: ca. 1795 Initial Construction
Downingtown Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingt...
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Arnold-Temple House, Broad Run Road (West Bradford Township), Marshall...
Significance: This early building (c. 1715-1725) was the site of a fulling mill for over 175 years and preserves almost all architectural detail both exterior and interior. Survey number: HABS PA-1109 Buildi... More
Arnold-Temple House, Broad Run Road (West Bradford Township), Marshall...
Significance: This early building (c. 1715-1725) was the site of a fulling mill for over 175 years and preserves almost all architectural detail both exterior and interior. Survey number: HABS PA-1109 Buildi... More
Walter C. Pyle Barn, 1768, Legislative Route 15037, Kaolin, Chester Co...
Survey number: HABS PA-5238 Building/structure dates: 1768 Initial Construction
Taylor-Parke House, State Route 162 (East Bradford Township), Copesvil...
Survey number: HABS PA-205 Building/structure dates: 1768 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after. 1900- before. 1960 Subsequent Work
Loch Aerie, U.S. Route 30 (East Whiteland Township), Glenloch, Chester...
Significance: Loch Aerie was designed by architect Addison Hutton in 1865 for William E. Lockwood, who made his fortune manufacturing paper collars and folding boxes, and lost much of it promoting local railroa... More
Chester County Bridge No. 225, Spanning Tweed Creek at Hopewell Road, ...
Significance: The bridge sits in the heart of the Hopewell Historic District. The district is characterized by 19th century residential, agricultural, public, commercial, and industrial buildings clustered alon... More
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, 238 South High Street, West ...
Significance: This Gothic Revival Church, which has served the community of West Chester since 1870, is built of green serpentine stone with brick used as trim. Survey number: HABS PA-1223 Building/structure... More
Daniel Hoopes House, State Route 926 (Westtown Township), Westtown, Ch...
Significance: This early house (two old sections 1723 and 1740) was owned by a prominent Quaker family and retains much original woodwork and hardware. Survey number: HABS PA-161 Building/structure dates: 17... More
Lundale Farm, House, State Route 100 (South Coventry Township), Pughto...
Significance: The house is a fine example of a well preserved late eighteenth-century local farmhouse which grew to accommodate the needs of the owners. The Townsends, owners during the eighteenth century, were... More
Caln Friends Meeting House, Northeast corner of Kings Highway (Route 3...
Significance: Built in 1784 and extended in 1801, Caln Meeting House poses an unusual solution to the need to accommodate a quarterly meeting. The Caln Friends chose to expand their meeting space by adding onto... More
Caln Friends Meeting House, Northeast corner of Kings Highway (Route 3...
Significance: Built in 1784 and extended in 1801, Caln Meeting House poses an unusual solution to the need to accommodate a quarterly meeting. The Caln Friends chose to expand their meeting space by adding onto... More
Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Che...
Significance: Fine example of a mid-eighteenth century stone house. Survey number: HABS PA-171 Building/structure dates: ca. 1740 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: before 1772 Subsequent Work
Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Che...
Significance: Fine example of a mid-eighteenth century stone house. Survey number: HABS PA-171 Building/structure dates: ca. 1740 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: before 1772 Subsequent Work
Hopewell Village, Employees Quarters, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell, ...
Significance: Original building was the eastern two bays of this structure; the western bay was added shortly after construction. Survey number: HABS PA-5160 Building/structure dates: ca. 1810 Initial Constr... More
Hopewell Village, Employees Quarters, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell, ...
Significance: Original building was the eastern two bays of this structure; the western bay was added shortly after construction. Survey number: HABS PA-5160 Building/structure dates: ca. 1810 Initial Constr... More
Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (W...
See also HABS PA-5157 through PA-5157I for related information. Significance: Early church serving some of Hopewell Village's inhabitants. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-203 Su... More
George Washington's 1776 Sleeping Marquee, Valley Forge, Chester Count...
2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This sleeping tent, or marquee, was used by George Washington and his staff as his headquarters during the American Revolution, at which time Washington serve... More
George Washington's 1776 Sleeping Marquee, Valley Forge, Chester Count...
2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This sleeping tent, or marquee, was used by George Washington and his staff as his headquarters during the American Revolution, at which time Washington serve... More
Stoltzfus House, U.S. Route 30 vicinity (Valley Township), Coatesville...
Significance: Good example of a mid-eighteenth century house which expanded as needed. Survey number: HABS PA-159 Building/structure dates: 1732 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1813 Subsequent... More
Coventry Forge Inn, Nantmeal Road (South Coventry Township), Coventryv...
Significance: This house, the original portion of which was erected about 1717, contains some exceedingly handsome mid-18th century woodwork. Survey number: HABS PA-1133 Building/structure dates: ca. 1717 In... More
London Grove Friends Meeting House, Southwest of Route 926 & Newark Ro...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N332 Survey number: HABS PA-6232
Chester County Horticultural Hall, 225 North High Street, West Chester...
Significance: This unusual building, originally erected for a horticultural society but later used as a town meeting hall, exhibition space, theater, and historical society, was the last building in West Cheste... More
Morriseianna, State Route 41 (London Grove Township), Chatham, Chester...
Significance: Large house built in 1843 according to plaques on front downspouts, but appears to have been built in several stages and may incorporate parts of an earlier house (possibly as early as ca. 1700). ... More
Chester County Courthouse, 10 North High Street, West Chester, Chester...
Significance: This courthouse, the subject of many controversies was designed by Thomas U. Walter. Survey number: HABS PA-1119 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1... More
Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fai...
Survey number: HAER PA-493-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fai...
Survey number: HAER PA-493-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fai...
Survey number: HAER PA-493-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rocky Mount Canal, Lock Keeper's House, Great Falls, Chester County, S...
Addendum photos were de-accessioned from HABS No. SC-158 upon determination that they were of the same structure. (3/20/03, JLB) Significance: This building is the only structure of its type remaining in South ... More
Rocky Mount Canal, Lock Keeper's House, Great Falls, Chester County, S...
Addendum photos were de-accessioned from HABS No. SC-158 upon determination that they were of the same structure. (3/20/03, JLB) Significance: This building is the only structure of its type remaining in South ... More
Spring House, East Head Race, Hopewell, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5942 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hares Hill Road Bridge, Spanning French Creek, Kimberton, Chester Coun...
Significance: The Hares Hill Road Bridge, probably best described as an arched girder with latticed webbing is the only known surviving example of Thomas W. H. Moseley's "Wrought Iron Lattice Girder Bridge" and... More
Hares Hill Road Bridge, Spanning French Creek, Kimberton, Chester Coun...
Significance: The Hares Hill Road Bridge, probably best described as an arched girder with latticed webbing is the only known surviving example of Thomas W. H. Moseley's "Wrought Iron Lattice Girder Bridge" and... More
Hares Hill Road Bridge, Spanning French Creek, Kimberton, Chester Coun...
Significance: The Hares Hill Road Bridge, probably best described as an arched girder with latticed webbing is the only known surviving example of Thomas W. H. Moseley's "Wrought Iron Lattice Girder Bridge" and... More
Baldwin-Sharpless House, U.S. Route 30 (East Caln Township), Downingto...
Significance: This early 18th century stone house while retaining much of its original appearance illustrates through its additions the growth of a farm house belonging to a Quaker family over many generations.... More
Mary A. Bair House, Conestoga Road & Cassatt Avenue (Tredyffrin Townsh...
Significance: Elaborate house with interesting Queen Anne details, but remodeled. Survey number: HABS PA-117 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction
Mary A. Bair House, Conestoga Road & Cassatt Avenue (Tredyffrin Townsh...
Significance: Elaborate house with interesting Queen Anne details, but remodeled. Survey number: HABS PA-117 Building/structure dates: 1877 Initial Construction
Office Store, Hopewell, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5943 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
New West Grove Friends Meeting House, State Road, near Guernsey Road, ...
The address was changed from "New Harmony Road" to "State Road, near Guernsey Road" to more accurately reflect its location. 1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Survey number: HABS PA-6665 Buildi... More
New West Grove Friends Meeting House, State Road, near Guernsey Road, ...
The address was changed from "New Harmony Road" to "State Road, near Guernsey Road" to more accurately reflect its location. 1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Survey number: HABS PA-6665 Buildi... More
New West Grove Friends Meeting House, State Road, near Guernsey Road, ...
The address was changed from "New Harmony Road" to "State Road, near Guernsey Road" to more accurately reflect its location. 1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Survey number: HABS PA-6665 Buildi... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Bounded by Schuykill River, Rou...
Significance: Valley Forge National Historic Park is a landmark in American history as the site of the Revolutionary War era winter encampment of General George Washington and the Continental Army. From Decembe... More
West Grove Friends Meeting House, 153 East Harmony Road, West Grove, C...
Significance: Erected in 1903, West Grove Meeting House is an example of a meeting house type that became common within the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting during the early twentieth century. Friends held an organ... More
West Grove Friends Meeting House, 153 East Harmony Road, West Grove, C...
Significance: Erected in 1903, West Grove Meeting House is an example of a meeting house type that became common within the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting during the early twentieth century. Friends held an organ... More
West Grove Friends Meeting House, 153 East Harmony Road, West Grove, C...
Significance: Erected in 1903, West Grove Meeting House is an example of a meeting house type that became common within the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting during the early twentieth century. Friends held an organ... More
Phoenix Iron Company, Foundry Building, Main Street at Mill Street, Ph...
Significance: Iron work began on the banks of French Creek in 1783 and continued, weathering massive changes in ferrous metalworking techniques, for 200 years. The foundry produced castings ancillary to the Pho... More
Phoenix Iron Company, Foundry Building, Main Street at Mill Street, Ph...
Significance: Iron work began on the banks of French Creek in 1783 and continued, weathering massive changes in ferrous metalworking techniques, for 200 years. The foundry produced castings ancillary to the Pho... More
Phoenix Iron Company, Foundry Building, Main Street at Mill Street, Ph...
Significance: Iron work began on the banks of French Creek in 1783 and continued, weathering massive changes in ferrous metalworking techniques, for 200 years. The foundry produced castings ancillary to the Pho... More
Mount Pleasant Grist Mill, Warwick Furnace & County Park Roads, Saint ...
Significance: Christopher Knauer had his Mount Pleasant Grist Mill built along the South Branch of French Creek ca. 1805 as a replacement to an earlier mill built by Henry Hockley in the 1730s. Knauer's impress... More
Thomas Darlington House, 228 West Street Road (Thornbury Township), Bi...
Significance: This small stone house dating from about 1800 once belonged to Atwater Kent. Survey number: HABS PA-1110 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after... More
Valentine-Edge Mill, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Che...
Significance: The exterior of this stone mill, built in 1784, appears relatively unaltered. The mill has not been used since 1918. Survey number: HABS PA-1202 Building/structure dates: 1784 Initial Construction
Barn, Kimberton Road (East Pikeland Township), Kimberton, Chester Coun...
Survey number: HABS PA-5246 Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honey Brook, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Amish farmland dipping harness i...
Picryl description: Public domain image of workers, labor, 1940s, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Honey Brook, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Rocks removed from field by Morr...
Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Honey Brook, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Amish farmer driving cultivator....
Picryl description: Public domain image of a cart, carriage, wagon, horse transport, 18th-19th century design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA
Significance: This house has sections dating 1730 and 1771 by early Chester County settlers. An 1806 addition burned in 1920. Survey number: HABS PA-5137 Building/structure dates: 1730 Initial Construction B... More
Strafford Railroad Station, East side of Old Eagle School Road, betwee...
Significance: This structure was built in 1876 as the Centennial Catalogue Building for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. It was then purchased at auction by the Pennsylvania Railroad for use as a... More
Strode's Grist Mill, Lenape & Birmingham Roads (East Bradford Township...
Significance: This old grist mill dates from 1721 and has been in almost continuous operation since its erection. Survey number: HABS PA-251 Building/structure dates: 1721 Initial Construction Building/struc... More
Bradford Friends Meeting House, Northbrook Road, West Bradford Townshi...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Among the oldest extant Friends meeting houses in the Delaware Valley, erected in 1767, Bradford Meeting House's seemingly unconventional design more closely ... More
Rogers-Hoopes House, 1121 Fernhill Road (West Goshen Township), West C...
Significance: The original 1806 section of this house has some of the finest exterior and interior woodwork to be found in Chester County. Survey number: HABS PA-1212 Building/structure dates: 1806-1807 Init... More
Rogers-Hoopes House, 1121 Fernhill Road (West Goshen Township), West C...
Significance: The original 1806 section of this house has some of the finest exterior and interior woodwork to be found in Chester County. Survey number: HABS PA-1212 Building/structure dates: 1806-1807 Init... More
Old Kennett Meeting House, U.S. Route 1, 1 mile North of Longwood Gard...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Old Kennett is one of the oldest extant Friends meeting houses in the Delaware Valley, erected sometime between 1718 and 1731. Its single-cell, c... More
Old Kennett Meeting House, U.S. Route 1, 1 mile North of Longwood Gard...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Old Kennett is one of the oldest extant Friends meeting houses in the Delaware Valley, erected sometime between 1718 and 1731. Its single-cell, c... More
Old Kennett Meeting House, U.S. Route 1, 1 mile North of Longwood Gard...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Old Kennett is one of the oldest extant Friends meeting houses in the Delaware Valley, erected sometime between 1718 and 1731. Its single-cell, c... More
John Parke House, 345 Main Street, Parkesburg, Chester County, PA
Significance: This small 19th century frame house over a fully raised basement of stuccoed stone was built circa 1846. One the first floor, two rooms had walls decorated with painted murals and trompe-d'oeil wo... More
John Parke House, 345 Main Street, Parkesburg, Chester County, PA
Significance: This small 19th century frame house over a fully raised basement of stuccoed stone was built circa 1846. One the first floor, two rooms had walls decorated with painted murals and trompe-d'oeil wo... More
Chester County Prison, 235 West Market Street, West Chester, Chester C...
Significance: This building is a good example of prison architecture of the middle third of the nineteenth century and was built in the best possible manner from the design of Thomas U. Walter. Survey number:... More
Chester County Prison, 235 West Market Street, West Chester, Chester C...
Significance: This building is a good example of prison architecture of the middle third of the nineteenth century and was built in the best possible manner from the design of Thomas U. Walter. Survey number:... More
Cedarcroft, Bayard Drive (East Marlborough Township), Kennett Square, ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Michael Gunkle Spring Mill, Moore Road (East Whiteland Township), Bact...
Significance: This 1793 stone spring mill, one of several built by Michael Gunkle in Chester County, has been little changed; it was in operation for over a century, and is typical of mills built in Chester Cou... More
Village Barn, Hopewell, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5944 Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yarnall-Hibberd House, Plumsock Road (Willistown Township), Whitehorse...
Significance: The original portion of this house, probably erected very early in the eighteenth century, provides a good example of the two-room stone farm houses, with corner fireplaces, built during this peri... More
Stone Barn, U.S. Route 30, Coatesville, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-5230 Public domain photograph of a farm barn, granary, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Warrenpoint, State Route 83 (Warwick Township), Knauertown, Chester Co...
Significance: The house is an excellent example of a mid-eighteenth century house with few alterations. The stone work is of interest and much outstanding original interior woodwork remains. The original owner,... More
Pure Oil Station, Strafford, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HAER PA-608 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mount Pleasant, Bulltown Road (East Nantmeal Township), East Nantmeal,...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Yellow Springs Tavern, Yellow Springs & Art School Roads (West Pikelan...
Significance: Yellow Springs is one of the oldest and most successful spas in the country. Medicinal qualities were realized by 1722 and the inn was established by 1750. It was used as a military hospital durin... More
Zook Barn, King Road (East Whiteland Township), Glenloch, Chester Coun...
Significance: This "Switzer Barn" is a typical 18th century Pennsylvania barn type. Survey number: HABS PA-1218 Building/structure dates: after. 1700- before. 1798 Initial Construction
Phoenix Iron Company, Pump House, Between Rolling Mill & Girder Shop N...
Survey number: HAER PA-493-E Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
West Chester Young Ladies Seminary, 300 Maple Avenue, West Chester, Ch...
Significance: This building, designed by Thomas U. Walter, has served as a seminary, school, military academy, and a convent and, though modified, was originally a very handsome design. Survey number: HABS PA... More
Joseph Collins House, 633 Goshen Road (West Goshen Township), West Che...
Significance: The original house (now the south front portion) was erected in 1727 and, though small, was a place of some style with its dressed stone and jack arch over the date stone. The local historical soc... More
Wharton Esherick House & Studio, 1520 Horsehoe Trail, Malvern, Chester...
Significance: Wharton Esherick was, in the words of a 1970 survey, "the undisputed dean of American craftsman." Starting in 1926 Esherick spent forty years handcrafting additions and alterations to the building... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Martin's Corner House, Cedar Knoll Road (West Caln Township), Martins ...
Significance: This log house, built about 1769, contains many unusual features, such as wood door hinges, wood crane, pegged floors, and fine board partitions. Survey number: HABS PA-209 Building/structure d... More
David Parke House, 40 East Main Street, Parkesburg, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-200 Building/structure dates: after. 1750- before. 1800 Initial Construction
David Parke House, 40 East Main Street, Parkesburg, Chester County, PA
Survey number: HABS PA-200 Building/structure dates: after. 1750- before. 1800 Initial Construction
Barn, State Route 41 (West Vincent Township), Cochranville, Chester Co...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cross Keys Tavern, State Routes 272 & 42 vicinity (East Nottingham Tow...
Significance: This stone inn, probably erected between 1715 and 1720, was completed to its present size by 1745. Important features include a very rare main door, fine hardware and paneling throughout the house... More
Varnum Headquarters, House, State Route 23, Valley Forge, Chester Coun...
Survey number: HABS PA-6171-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Varnum Headquarters, House, State Route 23, Valley Forge, Chester Coun...
Survey number: HABS PA-6171-A Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Varnum Headquarters, House, State Route 23, Valley Forge, Chester Coun...
Survey number: HABS PA-6171-A Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Varnum Headquarters, House, State Route 23, Valley Forge, Chester Coun...
Survey number: HABS PA-6171-A Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description