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Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fairview Avenue, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fai...

Survey number: HAER PA-493-C Public domain photograph of industrial building, landscape, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Phoenix Iron Company, Rolling Mill, North of French Creek, west of Fairview Avenue, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

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 Fairview Avenue, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

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, SC

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

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

William & Rebecca Bones House, White Horse Road vicinity (Charlestown Township), Devault, Chester County, PA

William & Rebecca Bones House, White Horse Road vicinity (Charlestown ...

Significance: Because its rural surroundings and outbuildings remain, this early 19th century stone bank house looks today much as it did originally. Survey number: HABS PA-1189 Building/structure dates: 181... More

Hopewell Village, Ironmaster's House, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Ironmaster's House, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-5162 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800- ca. 1830 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1867 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1870 Subsequent Work

Hares Hill Road Bridge, Spanning French Creek, Kimberton, Chester County, PA

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), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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

Matlack-Townsend House, 225 North Matlack Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

Matlack-Townsend House, 225 North Matlack Street, West Chester, Cheste...

Significance: This house, part of which dates from about 1785, was the residence of the well-known botanist, David Townsend. Survey number: HABS PA-243 Building/structure dates: ca. 1785 Initial Construction ... More

Office Store, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

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

Westtown Friends Meeting House, Westtown School, east side, Westtown, Chester County, PA

Westtown Friends Meeting House, Westtown School, east side, Westtown, ...

Significance: A rare architect-designed meeting house, the Westtown Friends Meeting House was constructed in 1929. Walter F. Price was the architect in charge; Price later designed the Florida Avenue Meeting Ho... More

North Chester Village Bridge, Spanning Westfield River on Smith Road, Chester, Hampden County, MA

North Chester Village Bridge, Spanning Westfield River on Smith Road, ...

Significance: The North Chester Village Bridge is a relatively unusual example of a Pratt pony truss, with a combination of pinned and riveted connections. The R.F. Hawkins Iron Works, a regionally-significant... More

Williams Barn, Mine Road (Charlestown Township), Devault, Chester County, PA

Williams Barn, Mine Road (Charlestown Township), Devault, Chester Coun...

Significance: This fine bank barn, dating from 1806, has been well preserved with little change in its original construction. Survey number: HABS PA-1216 Building/structure dates: 1806 Initial Construction

Hopewell Village, Furnace Office-Store, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Furnace Office-Store, State Route 345 vicinity, Hope...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New West Grove Friends Meeting House, State Road, near Guernsey Road, West Grove, Chester County, PA

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, West Grove, Chester County, PA

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

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South end of Ward Street, Chester, Delaware County, PA

Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at S...

Significance: It is a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in early 20th-century America. Wartime demand for light and power led Philadelphia Electric to commission the plant for the company'... More

West Grove Friends Meeting House, 153 East Harmony Road, West Grove, Chester County, PA

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, Chester County, PA

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, Chester County, PA

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, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

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, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

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 Peters, Chester County, PA

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

King Chester Arthur's knight(cap)s of the round table / J. Keppler ; Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, lith., N.Y.

King Chester Arthur's knight(cap)s of the round table / J. Keppler ; M...

Cartoon showing Chester Arthur and cabinet members, wearing nightcaps, sleeping around table, on which are papers, "no ill-will to anyone," "we need no Navy," "Indians provided for till summer," etc. Illus. in:... More

[The Cross and Rows, Chester, England]

[The Cross and Rows, Chester, England]

Historic Sites Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Britain, British architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of histor... More

Chester Beecroft - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Chester Beecroft - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mrs. George R. Chester - Public domain portrait print

Mrs. George R. Chester - Public domain portrait print

A black and white photo of a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Men and boys of this family all work in Eureka Cotton Mills. H.O. Roof. B. F. Roof --10 years in mill. Lawrence Roof--4 years in mill. Albert Roof--(Smallest) 1 year in mill. Doffs--50 cents a day. 56 inches high. Witness S.R. Hine. Location: Chester, South Carolina

Men and boys of this family all work in Eureka Cotton Mills. H.O. Roof...

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Mills. Hine no. 367. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division... More

[Naval academy damaged by shells from "U.S.S. Chester" in Vera Cruz, during Mexican War]

[Naval academy damaged by shells from "U.S.S. Chester" in Vera Cruz, d...

J194366 U.S. Copyright Office Public domain image of a American navy warship of World War One time, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Col. Chester Harding - Public domain photograph, glass negative

Col. Chester Harding - Public domain photograph, glass negative

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and bow tie. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marvel Rea (left), Chester Conklin and Peggie Cloud, appearing in Mack Sennett Comedies [standing together on step]

Marvel Rea (left), Chester Conklin and Peggie Cloud, appearing in Mack...

J334376 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Mack Sennett Comedies. No. 38-A.

["Thornewood," Chester Thorne house, Lakewood, Washington. Garden house]

["Thornewood," Chester Thorne house, Lakewood, Washington. Garden hous...

Site History. House Architecture: Kirtland Kelsey Cutter, built 1909-1911. Landscape: James Frederick Dawson and John Charles Olmsted, Olmsted Brothers, 1908 -1913. Today: Preserved as Thornewood Castle Inn and... More

Wash. D.C. The House celebrates. Representative Chester Thompson of Illinois, was one of the "gang" that enjoyed the good clean fun on the floor of the House. 8/27/35

Wash. D.C. The House celebrates. Representative Chester Thompson of Il...

A black and white photo of a man in a sailor's hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chester Dale, residence at 20 E. 79th St., New York City. Corot

Chester Dale, residence at 20 E. 79th St., New York City. Corot

Public domain reproduction of artwork, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Dr. A.S. Barnes, Kerfeal, residence in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Interior I

Dr. A.S. Barnes, Kerfeal, residence in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln Memorial statue by Daniel Chester French, Washington, D.C.

Lincoln Memorial statue by Daniel Chester French, Washington, D.C.

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Daniel Chester French's fountain, commissioned by the DuPont family and erected in 1920 at Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.

Daniel Chester French's fountain, commissioned by the DuPont family an...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

[Main Reading Room. View of statue representing History, by Daniel Chester French, on the column entablature between two alcoves. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. View of statue representing History, by Daniel Che...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

The garden at Chesterwood, studio of Daniel Chester French, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

The garden at Chesterwood, studio of Daniel Chester French, Stockbridg...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

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

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

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

Chester House Hotel, Chester, Morris County, NJ

Chester House Hotel, Chester, Morris County, NJ

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-229 Survey number: HABS NJ-61 Building/structure dates: 1812 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1854 Subsequent Work

Hopewell Village, Harrison Lloyd House, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Harrison Lloyd House, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell...

Survey number: HABS PA-5168 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

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

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

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

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

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

Stone Barn, State Route 52 (Pennsbury Township), Hamorton, Chester County, PA

Stone Barn, State Route 52 (Pennsbury Township), Hamorton, Chester Cou...

Survey number: HABS PA-5240 Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, Birmingham & Meetinghouse Roads, Birmingham, Chester County, PA

Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, Birmingham & Meetinghouse Roads, Birm...

Significance: Wounded British troops were carried to this 1763 Meeting House during the Battle of Brandywine. Survey number: HABS PA-1193 Building/structure dates: 1763 Initial Construction Building/structu... More

Sugar House (Refinery), Aliceanna & Chester Streets, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Sugar House (Refinery), Aliceanna & Chester Streets, Baltimore, Indepe...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-15 Survey number: HABS MD-11 Building/structure dates: 1849

William Everhart Building, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

William Everhart Building, 28 West Market Street, West Chester, Cheste...

Significance: This office building, dating from the 1830's, was for a time occupied by the Chester County Times and retains a great amount of original architectural design. Survey number: HABS PA-1207 Buildi... More

Bradford Friends Meeting House, Northbrook Road, West Bradford Township, Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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

Bradford Friends Meeting House, Northbrook Road, West Bradford Township, Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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

Bradford Friends Meeting House, Northbrook Road, West Bradford Township, Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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

Bradford Friends Meeting House, Northbrook Road, West Bradford Township, Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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

Cedar Hollow Railroad Station, Cedar Hollow Road (Tredyffrin Township), Paoli, Chester County, PA

Cedar Hollow Railroad Station, Cedar Hollow Road (Tredyffrin Township)...

Significance: This structure, built in 1872 by the Chester Valley Railroad, combines a freight and passenger station with a residence. It remains in use with few changes. Survey number: HABS PA-1199 Building... More

[Portrait of Chester Himes] - Public domain portrait photograph

[Portrait of Chester Himes] - Public domain portrait photograph

Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chester County Prison, 235 West Market Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

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, Chester County, PA

Cedarcroft, Bayard Drive (East Marlborough Township), Kennett Square, ...

Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lee Creek Bridge, Spanning Lee Creek at State Highway No. 220, Chester, Crawford County, AR

Lee Creek Bridge, Spanning Lee Creek at State Highway No. 220, Chester...

Significance: The Lee Creek Bridge is an excellent example of a Camelback Pennsylvania through truss, a late nineteenth/early twentieth century bridge type. It is significant as one of four Pennsylvania throug... More

Lee Creek Bridge, Spanning Lee Creek at State Highway No. 220, Chester, Crawford County, AR

Lee Creek Bridge, Spanning Lee Creek at State Highway No. 220, Chester...

Significance: The Lee Creek Bridge is an excellent example of a Camelback Pennsylvania through truss, a late nineteenth/early twentieth century bridge type. It is significant as one of four Pennsylvania throug... More

Granville Spaulding House, North Street, Chester, Windsor County, VT

Granville Spaulding House, North Street, Chester, Windsor County, VT

Significance: Different type from the rest of the unusual stone houses in Chester Depot. Built as a mocassin shop with tannery behind. Survey number: HABS VT-45 Building/structure dates: 1838 Initial Construction

Warrenpoint, State Route 83 (Warwick Township), Knauertown, Chester County, PA

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

Warrenpoint, State Route 83 (Warwick Township), Knauertown, Chester County, PA

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

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, East side of State Route 82, Kennett Square, Chester County, PA

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, Ea...

Written data includes site & floor plans. Significance: The block is an example of the Greek Revival architectural style implemented for townhouse construction during the mid 19th century. Survey number: HABS... More

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, East side of State Route 82, Kennett Square, Chester County, PA

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, Ea...

Written data includes site & floor plans. Significance: The block is an example of the Greek Revival architectural style implemented for townhouse construction during the mid 19th century. Survey number: HABS... More

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, East side of State Route 82, Kennett Square, Chester County, PA

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, Ea...

Written data includes site & floor plans. Significance: The block is an example of the Greek Revival architectural style implemented for townhouse construction during the mid 19th century. Survey number: HABS... More

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, East side of State Route 82, Kennett Square, Chester County, PA

121-127 South Union Street (Rowhouses), 121-127 South Union Street, Ea...

Written data includes site & floor plans. Significance: The block is an example of the Greek Revival architectural style implemented for townhouse construction during the mid 19th century. Survey number: HABS... More

Chester Bridge, Spanning Rock River on Old Marsh Road, East Waupun, Dodge County, WI

Chester Bridge, Spanning Rock River on Old Marsh Road, East Waupun, Do...

Significance: Chester Bridge is considered important in Wisconsin history because it is a type of bridge that is rapidly disappearing in the State, it is a link in the development of truss bridge construction, ... More

West Chester Young Ladies Seminary, 300 Maple Avenue, West Chester, Chester County, PA

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

Cross Keys Tavern, State Routes 272 & 42 vicinity (East Nottingham Township), Chrome, Chester County, PA

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

Cross Keys Tavern, State Routes 272 & 42 vicinity (East Nottingham Township), Chrome, Chester County, PA

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

Cross Keys Tavern, State Routes 272 & 42 vicinity (East Nottingham Township), Chrome, Chester County, PA

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 County, PA

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

Stirling's Quarters, 555 Yellow Springs Road, Tredyffrin Township, Valley Forge, Chester County, PA

Stirling's Quarters, 555 Yellow Springs Road, Tredyffrin Township, Val...

Significance: Stirling's Quarters is named for one of George Washington's most distinguished Continental army officers, Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, who is reputed to have occupied the house... More

Gay Street Bridge, Spanning French Creek at Gay Street (State Route 113), Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

Gay Street Bridge, Spanning French Creek at Gay Street (State Route 11...

Significance: After its construction in 1926, the 12-span, reinforced concrete bridge was the longest such structure in Chester County. It is significant for the variety of span types and construction methods u... More

[Chester Hoff, New York Highlanders, baseball card portrait]

[Chester Hoff, New York Highlanders, baseball card portrait]

Public domain reproduction of a relief art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Walnut Hill Estate, East Bank of Schuylkill River, Valley Forge, Chester County, PA

Walnut Hill Estate, East Bank of Schuylkill River, Valley Forge, Chest...

Significance: During the Valley Forge encampment, Dec. 19, 1777-June 19, 1778, the Walnut Hill Estate was owned by Henry Pawling. Located on the east (north) bank of the Schuylkill River, the Pawlins farmland p... More

Pennsylvania Railroad, Pickering Creek Trestle, Spanning Pickering Creek, south of Buckwalter Road, Pickering, Chester County, PA

Pennsylvania Railroad, Pickering Creek Trestle, Spanning Pickering Cre...

Significance: The trestle is significant as a high trestle with both horizontal and vertical curvature. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N596 Survey number: HAER PA-521 Building/str... More

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: Interesting vernacular structure and integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-182 Survey number: HABS PA-5157-B Building/stru... More

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: Interesting vernacular structure and integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-182 Survey number: HABS PA-5157-B Building/stru... More

Bank of Chester County, 17 North High Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

Bank of Chester County, 17 North High Street, West Chester, Chester Co...

Significance: This fine Greek Revival bank was designed by a famous architect, Thomas U. Walter and has an outstanding portico. Survey number: HABS PA-1126 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction... More

Bank of Chester County, 17 North High Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

Bank of Chester County, 17 North High Street, West Chester, Chester Co...

Significance: This fine Greek Revival bank was designed by a famous architect, Thomas U. Walter and has an outstanding portico. Survey number: HABS PA-1126 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction... More

Pennsylvania Railroad, Brandywine Valley Viaduct, Spanning Brandywine Creek & U.S. Route 322, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Pennsylvania Railroad, Brandywine Valley Viaduct, Spanning Brandywine ...

Significance: It is notable for its height, length, and complex geometry, which includes both horizontal and vertical curvature. It is also significant in association with the Pennsylvania Railroad's Philadelph... More

Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road (Easttown Township), Paoli, Chester County, PA

Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road (Easttown Township), Paoli, Che...

Significance: Waynesborough is a fine example of an 18th century stone house which retains many of its original features. It was the birthplace and home of General Anthony Wayne (1745-96), a brigadier-general o... More

Old Meigs County Courthouse, Chester, Meigs County, OH

Old Meigs County Courthouse, Chester, Meigs County, OH

Significance: The building was erected in 1823 and restored in 1953. Survey number: HABS OH-642 Building/structure dates: 1823 Initial Construction

Tom Clark Barn, State Route 52 (Pocopson Township), Lenape, Chester County, PA

Tom Clark Barn, State Route 52 (Pocopson Township), Lenape, Chester Co...

Survey number: HABS PA-5236 Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

March of General N.P. Bank's Corps, crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains through Chester Gap

March of General N.P. Bank's Corps, crossing the Blue Ridge Mountains ...

Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.1.28) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

Sharity Road (House), (West Marlborogh Township), Green Lawn, Chester County, PA

Sharity Road (House), (West Marlborogh Township), Green Lawn, Chester ...

Significance: Unusual type of construction for area and a rare survival of a small early eighteenth century house. Survey number: HABS PA-160 Building/structure dates: after. 1700- before. 1750 Initial Const... More

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Black Rock Tunnel, Beneath Black Rock Hill, southwest of Black Rock Dam, Phoenixville, Chester County, PA

Philadelphia & Reading Railroad, Black Rock Tunnel, Beneath Black Rock...

Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Downingtown Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Downingtown Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingt...

Public domain photograph of organ, keyboard instrument, church, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Downingtown Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Downingtown Friends Meeting House, 800 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingt...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arnold-Temple House, Broad Run Road (West Bradford Township), Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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), Marshallton, Chester County, PA

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

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