West, Benjamin, Birthplace
National Historic Landmark

West, Benjamin, Birthplace

Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
66000662

About this property

The Benjamin West Birthplace, also known as Benjamin West House, is a historic home located on the campus of Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was the birthplace of artist Benjamin West (1738–1820), who was an influential mentor to a generation of American painters, including Gilbert Stuart and Charles Willson Peale. His birthplace was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It presently houses the dispatch and offices for the college's campus police, along with a visitor information center.

Location

Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
39.90520, -75.35160

Categories

ART
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Sources

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

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When was West, Benjamin, Birthplace listed on the National Register?

West, Benjamin, Birthplace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is West, Benjamin, Birthplace?

West, Benjamin, Birthplace is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is West, Benjamin, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. West, Benjamin, Birthplace 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 West, Benjamin, Birthplace?

The period of significance for West, Benjamin, Birthplace is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1724.

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