James-Lorah House

James-Lorah House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
James-Lorah House, March 2010
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Location	132 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40°18′46″N75°7′52″W / 40.31278°N 75.13111°W / 40.31278; -75.13111
Area	0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built	1844
Built by	Martin, Fred A.
Architectural style	Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.	72001096 [1]
Added to NRHP	October 17, 1972

The James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is an historic American home that is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. ^[1]

History and architectural features

Built circa 1844, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, stuccoed townhouse with a medium gable roof. It has a 1+1⁄2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856. ^[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Mrs. Kenneth W. Gemmill (n.d.). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP James-Lorah House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 10, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)