National Register of Historic Places

Boiling Springs Historic District

Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 3, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84000566

About this property

Boiling Springs Historic District is a national historic district located at Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 127 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 1 contributing structure associated with its role as an early iron manufacturing center and surrounding residential areas of Boiling Springs. Most of the contributing buildings date to the mid-19th century starting in 1845, with a few dated to the early period of development. The oldest buildings are a grist mill (c. 1750), the ironmaster's, Michael Ege, mansion (1795), and the restored Boiling Springs Tavern (1832). Other notable non-residential buildings include the former stone stables (1829) and forge building (1850s). Residential areas include notable examples of the Bungalow/craftsman, Late Victorian, and Federal styles. The contributing structure is a stone three-arched bridge (1854). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Location

Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
40.14916, -77.12805

Categories

INDUSTRYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Boiling Springs Historic District listed on the National Register?

Boiling Springs Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Boiling Springs Historic District?

Boiling Springs Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boiling Springs Historic District?

The period of significance for Boiling Springs Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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