National Register of Historic Places

James-Lorah House

Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 16, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72001096

About this property

The James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is an historic home that is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Built circa 1844, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, stuccoed townhouse with a medium gable roof. It has a 1+1⁄2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856.

Location

132 N. Main St.
Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
40.31296, -75.13072

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Doylestown Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Dungan, Pugh, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Fountain House
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0.2 mi
Shaw Historic District
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0.4 mi
Mercer Museum
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Crooked Billet May 1 1778
1778Revolutionary War
2.1 mi
Battle of Crooked Billet
1778Revolutionary War
7.4 mi
Skirmish at Whitemarsh
1777Revolutionary War
13.5 mi

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When was James-Lorah House listed on the National Register?

James-Lorah House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 1972.

What type of historic resource is James-Lorah House?

James-Lorah House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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