About this property
Lemon Hill is a Federal-style mansion in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, built from 1799 to 1800 by Philadelphia merchant Henry Pratt. The house is named after the citrus fruits that Pratt cultivated on the property in the early 19th century.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78001319. It was listed on November 20, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Lemon Hill listed on the National Register?
Lemon Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Lemon Hill?
Lemon Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lemon Hill?
The period of significance for Lemon Hill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1799.
Can I research the history near Lemon Hill?
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