Penns Park Historic District
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
United States historic place
Penns Park Historic District | |
 House in Penns Park Historic District, October 2012 | |
40°15′59″N 74°59′50″W / 40.26639°N 74.99722°W / 40.26639; -74.99722 | |
| Area | 31.5 acres (12.7 ha) |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Gothic, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 86000349[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1986 |
The Penns Park Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
History and architectural features
This district includes thirty-four contributing buildings that are located in the village of Phillips Mill. It largely developed during the nineteenth century and is characterized by two-and-one-half-story, gable roofed residences that were designed using vernacular interpretations of various popular architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Gothic, and Queen Anne. A number of the residences have been converted to commercial purposes. Notable buildings include the Methodist church, Penns Park School, and Penns Park Tavern.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Jeffrey L. Marshall (November 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Penns Park Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved October 28, 2012.
External links
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. PA-5603, "Penns Park Octagonal School House, South corner State Road 232 & Swamp Road, Wrightstown, Bucks County, PA", 4 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
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