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Parke House, Rock Raymond Road (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Parke House, Rock Raymond Road (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester C...

Significance: This 18th century structure is possibly the oldest frame house discovered within the county. It was located on the Conestoga Wagon Trail. Survey number: HABS PA-1211 Building/structure dates: c... More

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

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

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

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

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

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

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

Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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, Chester County, PA

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

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

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

Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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, Chester County, PA

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

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester...

Survey number: HABS PA-169 Building/structure dates: 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1817 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

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

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

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

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

Public domain scan of settlement or building architecture plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mendenhall-Valentine-Edge House, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Mendenhall-Valentine-Edge House, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Down...

Significance: This fine eighteenth century house has been maintained in excellent condition. Survey number: HABS PA-1201 Building/structure dates: ca. 1721 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca.... More

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester...

Survey number: HABS PA-169 Building/structure dates: 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1817 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (East Bradford Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (...

Significance: This house, built circa 1770s, has interesting log construction with diagonal stones set in the chinking. The house has been altered and some of the logs have been covered. It is one of a few hous... 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

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester...

Survey number: HABS PA-169 Building/structure dates: 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1817 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

Bridge over Valley Creek, Downingtown

Bridge over Valley Creek, Downingtown

Downingtown. Man in hat leads horses pulling wagon. Bridge over Valley Creek in background with rolling hills and trees. Probably design for lithograph. On verso: Return to J. Pennell. First litho done with pen... More

Valentine-Edge Mill, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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

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 a church interior, gothic architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Parke House, Rock Raymond Road (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Parke House, Rock Raymond Road (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester C...

Significance: This 18th century structure is possibly the oldest frame house discovered within the county. It was located on the Conestoga Wagon Trail. Survey number: HABS PA-1211 Building/structure dates: c... More

Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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

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

Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania 1893.

Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania 1893.

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 762 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. AACR2

Hoopes Currying Shop, U.S. Route 322 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Hoopes Currying Shop, U.S. Route 322 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Che...

Significance: This late 18th century currying shop is of particular interest because there appear to have been no important changes made in the structure since built. Survey number: HABS PA-1222 Building/str... More

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (East Bradford Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (...

Significance: This house, built circa 1770s, has interesting log construction with diagonal stones set in the chinking. The house has been altered and some of the logs have been covered. It is one of a few hous... 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

Mendenhall-Valentine-Edge House, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Mendenhall-Valentine-Edge House, State Route 340 (Caln Township), Down...

Significance: This fine eighteenth century house has been maintained in excellent condition. Survey number: HABS PA-1201 Building/structure dates: ca. 1721 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca.... More

Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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

Belle School, (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Belle School, (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-168 Building/structure dates: 1818 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after. 1900- before. 1950 Demolished

Hoopes Currying Shop, U.S. Route 322 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Hoopes Currying Shop, U.S. Route 322 (Caln Township), Downingtown, Che...

Significance: This late 18th century currying shop is of particular interest because there appear to have been no important changes made in the structure since built. Survey number: HABS PA-1222 Building/str... More

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of a park, trees, outdoors, 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 window, architectural element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Downing House, Bell Tavern Road (East Caln Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

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

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester...

Survey number: HABS PA-169 Building/structure dates: 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1817 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

William A. Todd House, 330 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, Chester...

Survey number: HABS PA-169 Building/structure dates: 1800 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1817 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1912 Subsequent Work

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

Hunt-Pollock Mill, Race Street, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Hunt-Pollock Mill, Race Street, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (East Bradford Township), Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Charles Wollerton House, Valley Creek & Sunset Hollow Roads vicinity (...

Significance: This house, built circa 1770s, has interesting log construction with diagonal stones set in the chinking. The house has been altered and some of the logs have been covered. It is one of a few hous... More

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

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

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

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

Hunt-Pollock Mill, Race Street, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Hunt-Pollock Mill, Race Street, Downingtown, Chester County, PA

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description