The James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is an historic American home that is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
James-Lorah House | |
 James-Lorah House, March 2010 | |
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| Location | 132 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°18′46″N 75°7′52″W / 40.31278°N 75.13111°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1844 |
| Built by | Martin, Fred A. |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001096[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 17, 1972 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
History and architectural features
editBuilt circa 1844, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, stuccoed townhouse with a medium gable roof. It has a 1+1⁄2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.[2]
It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References
edit- ^ 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". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-09-30. Note: This includes Mrs. Kenneth W. Gemmill (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: James-Lorah House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-30.