About this property
Barclay House, also known as the Joshua Hartshorne Estate, North Hill, and The Barclay, is a historic home located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The original section was built in 1866–67, and believed to have been designed by architect Addison Hutton (1834–1916). It was a 2+1⁄2-story, brick dwelling in the Italianate style.
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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 02000380. It was listed on April 17, 2002.
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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 Barclay House listed on the National Register?
Barclay House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Barclay House?
Barclay House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barclay House?
The period of significance for Barclay House is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Barclay House?
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