Strode's Mill Historic District

The Strode's Mill Historic District is a national historic district that is located in East Bradford Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Strode's Mill Historic District
Building in the Strode's Mill Historic District, December 2009
Strode's Mill Historic District is located in Pennsylvania
Strode's Mill Historic District
Strode's Mill Historic District is located in the United States
Strode's Mill Historic District
LocationJunction of Pennsylvania Route 52 and Birmingham Road, East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°55′42″N 75°37′03″W / 39.92833°N 75.61750°W / 39.92833; -75.61750
Area12 acres (4.9 ha)
Architectural styleFederal, Vernacular Georgian
NRHP reference No.89000354[1]
Added to NRHPMay 5, 1989

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

History and architectural features

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This district encompasses eleven contributing buildings that are located in the crossroads community of Strode's Mill. The construction of these buildings dates to roughly between 1721 and 1880.

This district also includes the separately listed Strode's Mill and East Bradford Boarding School for Boys, Strode Farm, a miller's house, Strode's Pork Products plant, a blacksmith/tenant house, a blacksmith/wheelwright shop, and a tenant house.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Paula Kunkel (November 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Strode's Mill Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved December 23, 2012.