National Historic Landmark

Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex

Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 13, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000782

About this property

The George Nakashima House, Studio and Workshop is a historic artist's compound at 1847 and 1858 Aquetong Rd. in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The compound consists of houses and studio buildings designed and built by artist George Nakashima (1905–1990), which served as family homes and as his studio space. The studio-related buildings are open to the public for tours; the houses of the compound continue to serve as residences of the Nakashima family. In April 2014 it was also designated a National Historic Landmark. The site was listed on the World Monument Fund's 2014 Endangered Sites Watchlist.

Location

1847 and 1858 Aquetong Rd.
Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
40.34014, -74.95533

Categories

ART
National Register nomination ›
Sources

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

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When was Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex listed on the National Register?

Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex?

Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex?

The period of significance for Nakashima, George, Woodworker Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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