National Register of Historic Places

Breyer, Henry W., Sr., House

Eilkins Park, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
February 20, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000065

About this property

The Henry W. Breyer Sr. House, also known as Haredith and officially known today as the Cheltenham Township Municipal Building, is an historic property which is located in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, it is located across the street from National Historic Landmark Beth Sholom Synagogue. Built in 1915, this historic structure is a large 2+1⁄2-story, irregularly-shaped, stone dwelling, which was designed in the Colonial Revival style. It features a full-height porch supported by four Doric order columns. Also located on the property is a contributing garage. The house was built by Henry W. Breyer Sr., owner of Breyers Ice Cream. The house was purchased by Cheltenham Township in 1956, and was then converted to office space.

Location

8230 Old York Rd.
Eilkins Park, Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.08158, -75.12763

Categories

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Germantown — Chew House
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3.3 mi
Battle of Germantown (approach actions)
1777Revolutionary War
3.7 mi

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When was Breyer, Henry W., Sr., House listed on the National Register?

Breyer, Henry W., Sr., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 2004.

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Breyer, Henry W., Sr., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Breyer, Henry W., Sr., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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