National Register of Historic Places

Hough, John and Phineas, House

Yardley, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 24, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001721

About this property

The John and Phineas Hough House, also known as "Twin Arches," is an historic home that is located in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The original two-bay stone house was expanded to its present form circa 1840 with the addition of a two-bay section. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, four-bay dwelling that was designed in the Federal style. The front facade features an arcade of two Roman arches added about 1801 to the original dwelling. Also located on the property is a contributing stone spring house. The original section of the house is believed to date as early as 1700, and considered the oldest documented stone house in Bucks County.

Location

20 Moyer Rd., Lower Makefield Township
Yardley, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
40.22862, -74.83324

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When was Hough, John and Phineas, House listed on the National Register?

Hough, John and Phineas, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1992.

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Hough, John and Phineas, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hough, John and Phineas, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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