National Register of Historic Places

Melrose

Cheyney, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 3, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001780

About this property

"Melrose", also known as the Old President's House, is an historic home that is located on the campus of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, vernacular, stone residence. It has three sections: the original section that was built before 1785, a three-bay addition that was built in 1807, and a two-bay addition that was built circa 1850. The 122-acre farm for which the house served as the main residence, became the basis for the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania campus. The house served as the President's House from 1903 to 1968.

Location

Cheyney, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
39.93142, -75.52764

Categories

BLACKEDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Paoli Massacre (1777)
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Battle of Paoli (Paoli Massacre)
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2.4 mi
Battle of Iron Works Hill (Brandywine follow-up)
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Action at Chadd's Ford (Brandywine)
1777Revolutionary War
5.5 mi
Battle of Brandywine — Chadds Ford Action
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5.7 mi

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When was Melrose listed on the National Register?

Melrose was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Melrose?

Melrose is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Melrose?

The period of significance for Melrose is recorded as the industrial era.

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