National Register of Historic Places

Morton, Morton, House

Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Listed
February 4, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000055

About this property

The Morton Morton House, also known as the Morton Mortonson House and the Morton and Lydia Morton House, is a historic, American home that is located in Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Muckinipattis Creek and Darby Creek. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Built circa 1750, this historic structure consists of a two-story, symmetrical brick house with a gable roof and a 1+1⁄2-story wing with a gambrel roof. The interior has a Georgian hall-parlor plan. The building was restored in 1971 and is open as a historic house that is operated by the Norwood Historical Society. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. PA-1240, "Morton Mortensen House", 7 measured drawings

Location

Norwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
39.88069, -75.29058

Categories

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Sources

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When was Morton, Morton, House listed on the National Register?

Morton, Morton, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Morton, Morton, House?

Morton, Morton, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Morton, Morton, House?

The period of significance for Morton, Morton, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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