Ivyland Historic District

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Ivyland Historic District
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"The Temperance House" hotel, Ivyland Historic District, September 2012
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LocationBounded by Jacksonbille Rd., Wilson, Greeley, and Chase Aves., Ivyland, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°12′31″N75°04′25″W / 40.20861°N 75.07361°W / 40.20861; -75.07361 Coordinates: 40°12′31″N75°04′25″W / 40.20861°N 75.07361°W / 40.20861; -75.07361
Area42 acres (17 ha)
Built byCarrell, Joseph A.
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No. 02000225 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 21, 2002

Ivyland Historic District is a national historic district located at Ivyland, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 133 contributing buildings in the borough of Ivyland. It is a primarily residential district, with a number of buildings representative of Late Victorian styles. They date between 1873 and 1931 and reflect Ivyland's development as a planned railroad suburb. The majority of the residential buildings are 2 1/2-story, frame structures with gable roofs, front porches, and irregular plans. One notable non-residential building is "The Temperance House" hotel (c. 1875). [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "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 Michael May (February 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Ivyland Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-19.