About this property
Twaddell's Mill and House, also known as the Great Bend of the Brandywine and Big Bend, is an historic home and mill complex that is located in Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The property includes the main house, the foundation and part of the walls of a sawmill, a root cellar, an ice house, and a spring house, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001623. It was listed on March 7, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Twaddell's Mill and House listed on the National Register?
Twaddell's Mill and House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Twaddell's Mill and House?
Twaddell's Mill and House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Twaddell's Mill and House?
The period of significance for Twaddell's Mill and House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Twaddell's Mill and House?
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